The Tale of Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves is born into slavery in 1838. When the American Civil War begins, George Robertson Reeves, Bass' master, joins the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. But Bass Reeves escapes... Read allBass Reeves is born into slavery in 1838. When the American Civil War begins, George Robertson Reeves, Bass' master, joins the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. But Bass Reeves escapes his master, and gains his freedom. Bass severely beats his master, and flees to the India... Read allBass Reeves is born into slavery in 1838. When the American Civil War begins, George Robertson Reeves, Bass' master, joins the Confederate Army, taking Bass with him. But Bass Reeves escapes his master, and gains his freedom. Bass severely beats his master, and flees to the Indian Territory where he lived among the Cherokee, Creeks and Seminoles. He stays in the India... Read all