These are the chronicles of the trail drivers of Texas those rugged men and, sometimes, women who drove cattle and horses up the trails from Texas to northern markets in the late 1800s. Gleaned from members of the Old Time Trail Drivers' Association, these hundreds of real life stories some humorous, some chilling, some rambling, all interesting form an invaluable cornerstone to the literature, history, and folklore of Texas and the West.John Marvin Hunter (March 18, 1880 – June 29...

"Clinton Smith's first person account of life on the frontier, as well as his detailed account of living with the Indians, is both a humorous and grim look at reality on the wild Texas frontier. His initiation into the tribe...is a brutal tale." -San Angelo Standard Times, May 19, 1986"The Boy Captive...is a thrilling story relating in a realistic manner the adventures of a Texas boy and gives a true account of the most exciting events in Texas his...

"The Story of Lottie Deno: Her Life and Times" by J. Marvin Hunter is an enthralling biography that unveils the remarkable life of Lottie Deno, a mysterious aristocrat who transformed into one of the most legendary female gamblers and daredevils of the American West. Hunter, an esteemed historian and author, delves into the captivating journey of this enigmatic figure, providing a richly detailed narrative that brings her story to life.Lottie Deno, born Carlotta J. Thompkins, defied...

"Aside from Greer's work, the most complete biography is 'Jack Hays, the Intrepid Texas Ranger,' a compilation edited by J. Marvin Hunter and published in a series in Frontier Times magazine in 1927...much of Hunter's material was taken from an unpublished manuscript...compiled by Hays' friend." -The Men Who Wear the Star: the Story of the Texas Rangers (2000)"J. Marvin Hunter ... is devoted to the preservation of stories connected with the history...

"Ranking in historical importance with 'The Old Trail Drivers' is 'The Pioneer History of Bandera County,' which Mr. Hunter published in 1921. As a dependable and complete record of Bandera County life this book is to be commended; as a fine adventure in pioneer bookmaking it is probably unparalleled." -Fort Worth Star-Telegram, July 17, 1932"Camp Verde...was established in 1846 for frontier protection and as a camel post, according to the Pioneer History of Bandera...

Nine Years Among the Indians is an autobiography of Herman Lehmann, who was an eleven-year-old boy when he was captured by a raiding party of eight to ten Apaches alongside his older brother Willie. The Apaches called Lehmann "En Da" (White Boy). He spent about six years with them and became assimilated into their culture, rising to the position of petty chief. As a young warrior, one of his most memorable battles was a running fight with the Texas Rangers on August 24, 1875, which took pl...

"For 60 years, [it] has been considered the most monumental single source on the old-time Texas trail drives north to Kansas and beyond." — The Dallas Morning NewsThese are the chronicles of the trail drivers of Texas—those rugged men and, sometimes, women—who drove cattle and horses up the trails from Texas to northern markets in the late 1800s. Gleaned from members of the Old Time Trail Drivers' Association, these hundreds of real-life stories—some humor...

In "Nine Years Among the Indians: 1870-1879," Herman Lehmann presents a vivid and captivating memoir detailing his extraordinary experiences as a captive among various Native American tribes. Written in the late 19th century, Lehmann's narrative interweaves personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts, offering readers an intimate view of the cultural practices, societal structures, and survival strategies of the tribes he encountered. The prose is both accessible and reflective, ca...

Nine Years Among the Indians: 1870–1879 recounts a Texas boy's capture and maturation among Apache and Comanche peoples during the waning years of the free Plains. Spare and episodic, it details raids, buffalo hunts, ritual training, kinship claims, and the fraught reentry to Anglo-Texan life. Its plain, oral cadence—shaped by memory and editing—places the book within the captivity-narrative tradition while offering unusually precise observation from a participant observer. Born to German-...

Uncontrolled Comedy is Def Comedy Jam meets the legendary Apollo Theater, with edgy sketch, ingenious sets, and the ability to showcase and produce the next legendary comedian.

Sitting in the waiting room of my family doctor, I started wondering about who doctors the Earth? Her health is of the utmost importance to us as she provides us with the basic requirements for life.

This in-depth collection, unchanged since the 1940s, tells of the most legendary heroes and villains of the Old West. Get swept back to a time when sheriffs did their best to keep order in a lawless land. Read about the likes of Tom Horn, the “Apache Kid,” “Bucky” O’Neill, Tom Nickson, and many more!Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a classic for everyone interested in history and what is was like in the Old West. The detail of every story grabs the attention of the r...