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LoC No.: 14007898

Title: Life and adventures of "Billy" Dixon of Adobe Walls, Texas panhandle : A narrative in which is described many things relating to the early Southwest

Alternate Title: Life of "Billy" Dixon, who fought at Adobe Walls and Buffalo Wallow, plainsman, scout, and pioneer

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Life and Adventures of 'Billy' Dixon' of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle" compiled by Frederick S. Barde is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life and experiences of Billy Dixon, a frontiersman and buffalo hunter, as he recounts his adventures in the American Southwest, particularly his involvement in the notable fight at Adobe Walls against Native American tribes. This work serves as a memoir of the dangers and hardships faced by those who settled and explored the vast plains during a transformative period in American history. At the start of the book, the preface sets the stage for Billy Dixon's tale, highlighting the importance of preserving the stories of pioneers who lived through this era. It indicates that the narrative was organized based on Dixon's recollections, largely documented by his wife, Mrs. Olive Dixon. The opening chapters introduce Dixon's early life, his childhood in West Virginia, and the traumatic losses he experienced as a young boy. As he embarks on a quest for adventure, the text describes how he is drawn to the untamed Western plains, engaging in various occupations before finally pursuing the life of a buffalo hunter. The beginning serves to establish his background and philosophical reflections on frontier life, hinting at the thrilling and perilous adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Billy, 1850-1913

Compiler: Barde, Frederick S., 1869-1916

EBook No.: 45075

Published: Mar 8, 2014

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)

Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 14007898

Title: Life and adventures of "Billy" Dixon of Adobe Walls, Texas panhandle : A narrative in which is described many things relating to the early Southwest

Alternate Title: Life of "Billy" Dixon, who fought at Adobe Walls and Buffalo Wallow, plainsman, scout, and pioneer

Note: Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Life and Adventures of 'Billy' Dixon' of Adobe Walls, Texas Panhandle" compiled by Frederick S. Barde is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life and experiences of Billy Dixon, a frontiersman and buffalo hunter, as he recounts his adventures in the American Southwest, particularly his involvement in the notable fight at Adobe Walls against Native American tribes. This work serves as a memoir of the dangers and hardships faced by those who settled and explored the vast plains during a transformative period in American history. At the start of the book, the preface sets the stage for Billy Dixon's tale, highlighting the importance of preserving the stories of pioneers who lived through this era. It indicates that the narrative was organized based on Dixon's recollections, largely documented by his wife, Mrs. Olive Dixon. The opening chapters introduce Dixon's early life, his childhood in West Virginia, and the traumatic losses he experienced as a young boy. As he embarks on a quest for adventure, the text describes how he is drawn to the untamed Western plains, engaging in various occupations before finally pursuing the life of a buffalo hunter. The beginning serves to establish his background and philosophical reflections on frontier life, hinting at the thrilling and perilous adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Dixon, Billy, 1850-1913

Compiler: Barde, Frederick S., 1869-1916

EBook No.: 45075

Published: Mar 8, 2014

Downloads: 169

Language: English

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)

Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1866-1895

Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas

LoCC: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.