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T. A. Babb:
In 1865, fourteen-year-old T.A. Babb, his older sister, and a young Civil War widow – Mrs. Luster -- were taken captive by the Comanches. The siblings’ mother, another sister, and other victims were brutally massacred during the raid in Wise County , Texas . In this narrative, Babb tells of his life with the Comanches, of Mrs. Luster’s escape, and his promotion to warrior status with the tribe. After nearly two years, he was ransomed back to his father and returned to their home near Decatur , Texas . He also tells of another frontier Indian slaughter that took place in 1868 near what is now Chico , Texas . Included are numerous photographs of noted Indian chiefs and warriors; some information on the Texas Rangers; an account of hunting buffalo on the Texas plains; and a good deal on Quanah Parker. I recently acquired both the rare first (1912*) and exceedingly scarce second (1923**) editions, and offer them for sale. (See pictures of first edition below.) 1) *First edition, published 1912 by Press of John F. Worley Printing Co., Dallas. Red cloth with gold embossed lettering on front cover and spine, slightly bumped at upper corners and very light scuffing, almost imperceptible, to the cover. The front hinge has 2 inch crack at bottom of front hinge. Minor foxing to front and back endpapers. Overall an attractive copy and sound copy. 145pp with 49 period photos. Price: $1,500.00 2) **Second edition, published 1923 by Press of Hargraves Printing Company, Dallas.
Front cover of the first edition, 1912, showing slight bumps at upper corners.
Title page of the first edition, 1912
Copyright page of the first edition, 1912 |
