Children\'s Biography--the life of Bass Reeves. marshal because he knew Reeves was familiar with the terrain of Indian Territory, was on friendly terms with several Native American tribes, and could speak their languages-three factors that were extremely advantageous for tracking down criminals in such a lawless, sprawling region..
Parker hired Reeves as a deputy U.
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In 1875, Judge Isaac C.
Bass Reeves started life as a slave, but he grew up to be one of the most respected lawmen in the West.
Children\'s Biography--the life of Bass Reeves