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Wild West Deep Dives explores the captivating tales of sharpshooters, gunslingers, trailblazers, fur trappers and significant events from the western frontier. I aim to present the truth while celebrating the legendary figures and stories that define the essence of the Wild West. Well, let's get into shall we!

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Bass Reeves Part 2

May 06, 2025 • Wild West Deep Dives

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Howdy and Welcome back to Wild West Deep Dives.

Last week, we discussed Bass’s childhood, his time as a slave, his escape to Indian Territory, becoming a Deputy United States Marshal and some his first years on the force, including his shootout and trick he pulled on Bob Dozier.

We just got our feet wet last week with the life of Bass Reeves. This episode we will discuss some more arrest, the Brunter brothers incident, some work drama and his legendary shootout with Jim Webb.

Episode 3 is now available on Patreon! Thank you for your support!

Sources for this episode;

o Black Gun, Silver Star by Art. T. Burton

o https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-bassreeves/

o https://www.cowboysindians.com/2023/12/the-real-bass-reeves/

o https://www.britannica.com/biography/Bass-Reeves

o https://biographics.org/bass-reeves/

o Everything up is for every episode

o https://www.wtamu.edu/~cbaird/sq/2015/08/19/why-have-humans-evolved-to-be-taller-over-the-last-three-hundred-years/#:~:text=From%20around%201710%20to%201830,cm%20down%20to%20169%20cm.

o https://www.okcemeteries.net/love/lovehist.htm

§ Billy Washington

o https://www.harriganland.com/historic-washington-cattle-ranch-for-sale-hunting-and-horse-property-mansion/