The Legend of Bass Reeves

Being the True and Fictional Account of the Most Valiant Marshal in the West

By: Gary Paulsen

Narrated by: Dion Graham

Cowboy stories and movies about the Wild West are full of amazing characters. Yet many of the lawmen we think of as heroes were anything but - some were violent scoundrels and outlaws themselves. Among all the lawmen of the frontier, one man stands out as a true hero: Bass Reeves.

In his day, Bass Reeves was the most successful federal marshal in the United States. True to the mythical code of the West, he never drew his gun first. He rounded up hundreds of outlaws and was shot at countless times but was never hit. Bass Reeves was born into slavery. And though the laws of his country enslaved him and his mother, when he became a free man he served the law with such courage and honor that he was known and respected all over the Indian Territory.

Gary Paulsen’s dramatic account of the life of Bass Reeves, through stories both real and imagined, makes him come alive as a boy and a man. Listeners will truly understand why he became a legend.

©2011 Gary Paulsen (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

The Texacan

It was an excellent review of bass reeves I just sorry I didn't mention his association with Joey two trees who is his scout that often accompanies the him on his adventures into Indian Territory

A great listen!!

Thoroughly enjoyed this with my son. Will be sure to search for other narrations by Dion Graham.

Wow!!!

What a revealing of the West that has been left on History's past. The truth is out now, we know now who the lone Ranger and others copied!!

Such a great adventure 

Gary Paulson has outdone himself with the legend of bass Reeves, such amazing courage, and character 

Bass Reeves, the real and imaged Story!

I loved the performance, I loved the story. My 13 year old son also enjoyed the story.