History Of Jack County. Being Accounts Of Pioneer Times, Excerpts From County Court Records, Indian Stories, Biographical Sketches, And Interesting Events

HORTON, THOMAS F. [WRITTEN AND COMPILED B

Publication: Gazette Print, nd ca 1932-1933, Jacksboro, 1932-1933

First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, [4], 166 pp., introduction. Jack County, Texas was named after William H. and Patrick C. Jack, settlers in Texas, who fought at the Battle of San Jacinto. Much on Indian depredations, Texas Rangers, biographical sketches of prominent and early residents, outlaws and lawmen, ranching, etc. Six Guns 1035 says, "Scarce." "This little book, which contains some material on Sam Bass and his gang, is quite rare because most of the edition was burned. It tells of Joe Horner's battle with Negro soldiers before he left Texas and assumed the name Frank Canton." Herd 1069 says, "This little book is quite scarce because most of the edition was burned. It contains some material on certain notable Texas cattlemen." A near fine copy in exceptionally nice condition.

Inventory Number: 52700