Capt. W. F. Drannan, Chief Of Scouts. As Pilot To Emigrant And Government Trains, Across The Plains Of The Wild West Of Fifty Years Ago.

CAPT W. F. DRANNAN

Publication: Thos W Jackson Publishing Company, 1910, Chicago

First Edition (?). Red Cloth. 407pp. Illustrations by E. Bert Smith. A sequel to Drannan's Thirty-One Years On The Plains And In The Mountains. A chronicle of Drannan's experiences on the western frontier during his days as a trapper, scout, and "Indian fighter" along side of Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, and General George Crook. More of Drannan's dubious claims of his contribution to the taming of the West. Wright Howes describes Drannan as "a senile braggart" and "this hoary-headed father of liars". Another very popular work by Drannan. Near fine in very good dust jacket.

Inventory Number: 50477