Hell on the Border: The Bass Reeves Trilogy, Book Two

In 1884, Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, a skilled shot and nonviolent officer, uses his race to his advantage to capture outlaws. He is charged with murder after a series of heroic feats and an introduction to Belle Starr. This book investigates what happened when Reeves made the greatest mistake of his life.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 192 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
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In 1884, Hell on the Border follows the remarkable journey of Deputy U.S. Marshal Bass Reeves, as he reaches the pinnacle of his historic career. Renowned for his exceptional marksmanship and unwavering commitment to nonviolence, Reeves leverages his African American identity to his strategic advantage. Alongside his trusty tramp or cowboy disguise, Reeves poses as a non-threatening figure, often positioning himself close enough to the outlaws he pursues to arrest them without resorting to bloodshed.

After a series of heroic acts, including the capture and elimination of notorious outlaws such as Jim Webb, Reeves finds himself incarcerated in the Fort Smith jail, accused of murder. This second installment in the Bass Reeves Trilogy delves into the events surrounding Reeves' most significant mistake, occurring in the aftermath of his greatest achievements.

Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Hell on the Border offers a fresh perspective on the life and legacy of Bass Reeves, shedding light on the complexities of race, justice, and the pursuit of equality in the late 19th century American West.

\n Weight: 256g\n
Dimension: 154 x 227 x 17 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781496220318\n \n