Border Ruffians Memories Far (85 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. An epic of the wild frontiers in Kansas and TexasThis incredible autobiography of a truly outstanding 19th century adventurer, is made even more remarkable because this young Englishman had experienced adventures all over the globe, before he set foot in North America to embark upon the astonishing, thrilling and dangerous life that is the subject of this book. Williams sailed from Liverpool to the east coast of America in 1852 eager to make his fortune. He spent two years in Virginia before striking out to the untamed Far West. The years 1855-9 saw him in Kansas where he joined the 'Border Ruffians', a ranger unit dedicated to bringing outlaws to justice and fighting Indian tribes. After four years Williams travelled to Texas which soon after joined the Confederate cause. There, as a Texas Ranger, he took part in frontier campaigns against Union forces, fights against the hostile tribes of the South-West, including the Comanches, raids into Mexico and, of course, pursuits of the notorious 'bad men' of the lawless frontier. At the close of the American Civil War Williams became a cattleman and the reader him on the epic cattle drives of the that made legends of American cowboys. This substantial book, contains insights from personal experience into virtually every aspect of life during the era of the Wild West, and is sure to reward all those with an interest in the period.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. An epic of the wild frontiers in Kansas and TexasThis incredible autobiography of a truly outstanding 19th century adventurer, is made even more remarkable because this young Englishman had experienced adventures all over the globe, before he set foot in North America to embark upon the astonishing, thrilling and dangerous life that is the subject of this book. Williams sailed from Liverpool to the east coast of America in 1852 eager to make his fortune. He spent two years in Virginia before striking out to the untamed Far West. The years 1855-9 saw him in Kansas where he joined the 'Border Ruffians', a ranger unit dedicated to bringing outlaws to justice and fighting Indian tribes. After four years Williams travelled to Texas which soon after joined the Confederate cause. There, as a Texas Ranger, he took part in frontier campaigns against Union forces, fights against the hostile tribes of the South-West, including the Comanches, raids into Mexico and, of course, pursuits of the notorious 'bad men' of the lawless frontier. At the close of the American Civil War Williams became a cattleman and the reader him on the epic cattle drives of the that made legends of American cowboys. This substantial book, contains insights from personal experience into virtually every aspect of life during the era of the Wild West, and is sure to reward all those with an interest in the period.Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their spines and fabric head and tail bands.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardback or Cased Book. Condition: New. With the Border Ruffians: Memories of the Far West, 1852-1868. Book.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Reprint. Ex-lib with usual stamps etc. Boards very shelfworn and rubbed and spine split all the way down both sides. Spine strip very tatty. Front board along with half title almost detached. 478pp. + 12pp. catalogue unmarked and undiscoloured. Actual textblock binding good.…

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Cloth. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. First Edition. A Good copy re-bound in maroon cloth lettered in gold. Tanning at the outer edges of the text block, sound binding, clean within. Little wear to the modern covers. All illustrations are present. Book.

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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Bison Edition. This is a like-new copy with no names or writing within. No dj.

Paperback. Condition: Very good. Reprint Edition. Softcover, print on demand reprint edition, minor wear, binding tight and pages bright, a very nice copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. no dust jacket present. The book is in good condition, featuring a sturdy half-leather binding with brown cloth boards. There is some wear on the corners and edges, typical of a book from this period. The spine is intact with gold lettering, although the absence of a dust jacket is noted. The pages show age-related toning and scattered foxing but remain legible and securely bound.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. The book and contents are tight. The pages are mostly clean with foxing on the outside edges and a few pages in front and the rear. There is a slip laid in the front stating E.P. Dutton and Company had imported the book from England. This book is listed at Howes W475.The covers have heavy color flecking on the front cover, mostly on the edges, and some wear and rubbing else where.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…