Border Wars Of Texas

JAMES T DESHIELDS

Publication: The Herald Co, 1912, Tioga

First edition. 8vo. Original Three-Quarter Leather and Brown Cloth. Title in gilt on front. Title and "Illustrated" in gilt on spine, with raised bands. 400 pp., frontis., foreword, numerous illustrations, portraits, two maps. "Being an authentic and popular account, in chronological order, of the long and bitter conflict waged between savage Indian tribes and the pioneer settlers of Texas. Wresting of a fair land from savage rule. A red record of fierce strife. Profusely illustrated with spirited battle scenes by special artists. Rare portraits of famous Rangers, Indian fighters and pioneers, maps, etc." A classic history of the ongoing clash between Indians and early settlers on the Texas frontier. A collection of first-hand accounts beginning in 1819 and continuing through 1845. Some light wear to corners, edges of spine, and spine ends. Three-quarter inch gouge in cloth at bottom edge of front panel. Very good, clean, tight copy in rare original leather binding.

Inventory Number: 53214