The Story of 80 John is a biography written by Hettye Wallace Branch about one of the most respected Negro ranchmen in the Old West. The book tells the story of John Wallace, who was born into slavery in Texas in 1858 and went on to become a successful rancher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers John's early life as a slave, his experiences during Reconstruction, and his eventual move to Montana where he began working as a cowboy. John's hard work and dedication to the ranching industry earned him the ...
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The Story of 80 John is a biography written by Hettye Wallace Branch about one of the most respected Negro ranchmen in the Old West. The book tells the story of John Wallace, who was born into slavery in Texas in 1858 and went on to become a successful rancher in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers John's early life as a slave, his experiences during Reconstruction, and his eventual move to Montana where he began working as a cowboy. John's hard work and dedication to the ranching industry earned him the respect of his peers and the admiration of many in the community. Throughout the book, Branch provides a detailed account of John's life, including his relationships with his family, his experiences with racism and discrimination, and his successes and failures as a rancher. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring John's story to life. Overall, The Story of 80 John is a fascinating and inspiring biography that sheds light on the life of a little-known figure in Western history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Old West, the experiences of African Americans during this time period, or the story of a remarkable man who overcame incredible odds to achieve success and respect in his chosen profession.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Collectible Near Fine. First printing. Cloth. 59pp. Presentation to no one in particular and signed by Branch. From the dj: "Daniel Webster Wallace was born to Mary Wallace in the year 1860, a few months after she had been sold to Mary O'Daniel for one thousand dollars. He died in 1939, the owner of twelve and one-half sections of land, six hundred head of cattle, a modern eight-room house, barns, lots, and corrals. He was a highly respected member of the community, whose advice was keenly solicited by his white neighbors in Loraine, Texas." Author Branch, the daughter of Daniel Wallace, wrote in the Preface of this biography of her father, "I have endeavored to make it plain that in seeking your goal you will meet with obstacles, but with faith in God, yourself, and your fellowman, you will succeed. There must be trust in people, faith in the divine worth of human personality." Near fine in price-clipped dust jacket which is backstrip faded. The front panel is orange, and the back panel is white. I do not believe the back panel was orange and thus completely bleached out. I believe the backstrip is, however, faded out.
