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Texas Indian Fighters: Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas

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Texas Indian Fighters is a fascinating, must read, book of the Old West. Whether one is interested in Texas Rangers, Outlaws, Indians, or just the Old West in general, this book is a must. I have more than a passing interest in it so I'll buy it. My relative, William Frederick Schmalsle, was a Buffalo Hunter, Indian Scout, Guide, and Courier for Lieutenant Baldwin and General Miles. All were involved in the Red River Wars and the rescue of the German sisters. Thus I find this book especially interesting, a great bedtime book, whether read in a house or by a campfire. Or just about anywhere one finds time to read and relax. This book is one that one can't put down easily, until it is read and reread thoroughly. It is well written and researched carefully, with an excellent dialogue. The author certainly has a knack for knowing his audience and produces an excellent tale, with verbiage which doesn't bore one and is in keeping with appropriate language.

Good history of early Texas. Easy to read and good insights to life at that time. Well worth the purchase price.

This book is a must read for anyone interested in the turbulent and dangerous history of the young Republic of Texas, as well as those who have ancestors, like myself, who played an important role in the decisive battles against Mexico, as well as with the long conflict between settlers and the Native American population. I read extensively, and must admit that each page of this valuable book is filled with vast amounts of historical, genealogical and other pertinent information. This book came recommended to me by a family member, and I was pleasantly surprised to read so many accounts of our (Winters) family in the book.