A Cry Unheard. The Story Of Indian Attacks In And Around Parker County, Texas 1858-1872

DOYLE MARSHALL

Publication: Annetta Valley Farm Press, 1990, Aledo

First edition. 8vo. Limited to 500 copies, signed by the author on the title page. Decorated cloth, 258 pp., foreword, compendium, illustrated, plates, portraits, maps, footnotes, bibliography, index. Illustrations and maps by Homer Norris. This study deals primarily with Parker County settlers' confrontations with the Kiowas and Comanche Indians and the settlers firm resolve to remain on the plains of North Texas despite the constant threat of death or captivity. The author spent years in research for this book and drew heavily from personal diaries, letters, public records, and contemporary newspaper accounts. In addition, it presents some previously unpublished photographs. The book is well-researched, readable, and an historically reliable work. The book was published in an edition of 500 copies in 1990 and was out of print within 100 days of publication. It is now a modern rarity and a worthwhile addition to any Texana or Western Americana library. Inked, non-authorial gift inscription on the front fly leaf, else a fine copy without dust jacket, as issued.