Was the Lone Ranger a real person? There is speculation that the
fictional character of the Lone Ranger was inspired by the real life of
Bass Reeves, United States Deputy Marshall. Reeves was the first Black
Deputy Marshall to serve West of the Mississippi. In this short eBook,
about a 10-20 minute read, you will learn about his early days as a
slave, his escape into Indian country and his life as a free man after
the Civil War. You will come to admire and appreciate this dedicated
lawman, and enjoy his creative plots to capture some of the 3,000
criminals he brought in. It’s a story that every person in the United
States should know!
