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STANDING IN THE GAP. ARMY OUTPOSTS, PICKET STATIONS, AND THE PACIFICATION OF THE TEXAS FRONTIER 1866-2886
by UGLOW, LOYD M
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Forth Worth: Texas Christian University Press, [2001]., 2001. First edition. First edition. 8vo. Blue cloth, titles stamped in gold gilt on the spine, yellow endpapers, xiv, 234 pp., preface, introduction, illustrated, maps, portraits, notes, bibliography, index. At the conclusion of the Civil War as settlers began to move westward the Texas frontier became a point of danger due to the Kiowa, Apache, and Comanche Indians protecting their lands.From the large military posts, outposts and picket stations were established in order to better protect the settlers and maintain order. These points were under the control and direction of the larger forts. This book describes the reasons for establishing these facilities and eventually deactivating them. As new, unread copy in dust jacket.
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- BUCKINGHAM BOOKS
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- Title
- STANDING IN THE GAP. ARMY OUTPOSTS, PICKET STATIONS, AND THE PACIFICATION OF THE TEXAS FRONTIER 1866-2886
- Author
- UGLOW, LOYD M
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Texas Christian University Press, [2001].
- Place of Publication
- Forth Worth
- Date Published
- 2001
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Buckingham Books specializes in new, used and rare books dealing with Mystery and Western Americana. Books in the mystery field include not only Mystery, but also Detective, Espionage, and Adventure Fiction. Our Western Americana Section offers books about the development of the American West. All books in our inventory are First Editions unless clearly stated otherwise.
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