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Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas - cover

Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas

A. J Sowell

Verlag: e-artnow

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"Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas" is a history book which describes Indian fights and the activities of many famous Texas Rangers on the frontier of Texas during the late 19th century, including information about Texas Ranger Bigfoot Wallace, Henri Castro, the founder of Castroville, and Mrs. Hannah Berry's description of her encounters with Davy Crockett and Josiah Wilbarger.
Verfügbar seit: 14.08.2022.
Drucklänge: 826 Seiten.

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