Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves (Race and Ethnicity in the American West)
A historical biography detailing the career of Bass Reeves, an African American frontier marshal, and his role in the American West.
About This Book
This book examines the life and legacy of Bass Reeves, an African American lawman who served as a deputy U.S. marshal in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
It places Reeves within the broader context of race and ethnicity in the American West, highlighting his contributions to frontier justice.
The narrative draws on historical records to present an account of his career and the challenges he faced.
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