Incidents In The Life Of Capt. Samuel H. Walker, Texan Ranger, Killed At The Battle Of Huamantla, Mexico...

EDMUND L. DANA

Publication: Wyoming Historical & Geological Society, 1882, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

First Edition. Printed Wrappers. Pages 41-58. In Proceedings of The Wyoming Historical and Geological Society, For the Year ending February 11,1882. Publication No. 3. (Complete issue 58pp.). This account covers not only Walker's exploits in the Mexican War which resulted in his death at Huamantla in 1847, but also several forays against the Comanches in Texas and his experiences as a prisoner in the Mier Expedition. He is known for helping Samuel Colt re-design his revolver in 1846.Jeff Dykes noted in his Western High Spots:"Additional material on Samuel Walker was hard for me to find. I finally heard of a pamphlet issued by the Wyoming Historical Society about Walker. Suffice it to say after much correspondence with Cheyenne and Laramie, and with many dealers all over the country, I discovered that the correct 'Wyoming' was the Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania. Publication No. 3. Proceedings of The Wyoming Historical & Geological Society...". Not in TUTOROW or GARRETT. A little-known and rare Texas Ranger account. A near fine, bright copy.

Inventory Number: 52356