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The Legend of Bass Reeves

Being the True and Fictional Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West

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The Legend of Bass Reeves

By: Gary Paulsen
Narrated by: Dion Graham
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Cowboy stories and movies about the Wild West are full of amazing characters. Yet many of the lawmen we think of as heroes were anything but - some were violent scoundrels and outlaws themselves. Among all the lawmen of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero: Bass Reeves.

In his day, Bass Reeves was the most successful federal marshal in the United States. True to the mythical code of the West, he never drew his gun first. He rounded up hundreds of outlaws and was shot at countless times but was never hit. Bass Reeves was born into slavery. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law with such courage and honor that he was known and respected all over the Indian Territory.

Gary Paulsen’s dramatic account of the life of Bass Reeves, through stories both real and imagined, makes him come alive as a boy and a man. Listeners will truly understand why he became a legend.

©2011 Gary Paulsen (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Biographical Fiction Fiction Literature & Fiction Biography
True Story • Excellent Narration • True American Hero • Amazing Courage • Great Adventure • Revealing History
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It was an excellent review of bass reeves I just sorry I didn't mention his association with Joey two trees who is his scout that often accompanies the him on his adventures into Indian Territory

The Texacan

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Thoroughly enjoyed this with my son. Will be sure to search for other narrations by Dion Graham.

A great listen!!

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What a revealing of the West that has been left on History's past. The truth is out now, we know now who the lone Ranger and others copied!!

Wow!!!

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Gary Paulson has outdone himself with the legend of bass Reeves, such amazing courage, and character 

Such a great adventure 

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I loved the performance, I loved the story. My 13 year old son also enjoyed the story.

Bass Reeves, the real and imaged Story!

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Well told story that reminded me of Rooster Cogburn from the John Wayne movie, but Bass Reeves was real! One of those amazing stories that surpassed anything you could make up. Just wish that more people were aware of it!!

True Grit Reality

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Gary Paulsen has found a story of a true American Hero and done a good job of bringing it to light. A quick and informative story perfect for listeners of all ages.

Real hero of the Wild West

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A remarkable story remarkably told and paying respects to a remarkable man who hopefully will be remembered for years to come

legendary history

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I love this story Gary Paulson
Did such a good job on this story.
My only complaint is the witch dogs.
Other then that it is the best

I love it this really is the best

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This piece of historical fiction is a great introduction to Bass. I didn't like how it would focus on a few moments of time in length and then just leap to many years later. The end seemed abrupt.
As for the narrator, he did an amazing job. The best I've listen to since joining Audible. In fact I'm considering choosing only books he narrates.

Best reading of a good book

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