The Texas Frontier And The Butterfield Overland Mail, 1858-1861

Tels the story of the antebellum frontier in Texas, a raw and primitive country punctuated by chaos, lawlessness, and violence. Written in an engaging style that transports readers to the rowdy frontier and the bustle of the overland road, The Texas Frontier and the Butterfield Overland Mail offers a rare view of Texas's antebellum past.