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by A. J. Sowell (Author), Ralph White (Illustrator), Ed Ellsworth Bartholomew (Illustrator)
The Life of Big Foot Wallace is a biography written by A.J. Sowell that details the incredible life of William Alexander Anderson Wallace, also known as Big Foot Wallace. Wallace was a legendary figure of the American West who lived from 1817 to 1899. He was a Texas Ranger, a soldier in the Mexican-American War, and a participant in the Battle of Mier. He also survived an Indian attack, a grizzly bear attack, and a brutal imprisonment by the Mexican government.The book covers Wallace's early life in Virginia and his move to Texas, where he became a cattle driver and eventually joined the Texas Rangers. It also details his experiences in the Mexican-American War and his time as a prisoner of war in Mexico. The book includes accounts of Wallace's many adventures, including his tracking of outlaws and his encounters with Native American tribes.Sowell's biography is based on extensive research and includes many first-hand accounts of Wallace's life. The book provides a fascinating look into the life of a true American hero and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West.The Only Reliable History Of The Famous Frontiersman. Many Errors Of History Corrected. Facts Gathered By The Author From The Lips Of The Great Ranger Captain, Told In A Simple, Plain Manner, Without Romance Or Embellishments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
