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Border Wars of Texas by JAMES T. DeSHIELDS 1912 First Edition HC Texana RARE
First Edition. Published in 1912 by Matt Bradley, Tioga, Texas. 8vo. Pictorial cloth, 400 pp. [Misbound, see notes below], frontis [missing], foreword, numerous illustrations, portraits, two maps. In Poor/Fair condition. Spine cover missing. Covers holding (barely). Some loose pages. Soiling, age toning and dogeared pages. Original owners label at front cover. \"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 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.
- Missing Frontis and Title/Copyright pages
- Missing pages 161-176 [CHAPTER IX... Pioneer Times in Robertson\'s Colony-Killing of Crouch and Davidson-Capt. Hill\'s Scrap-Murder and Capture of the McLennan\'s]
- Pages 209-224 repeat
