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| #4131848 in Books | 1953-05-15 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 8.50 x.87 x5.50l,.0 | File type: PDF | 362 pages||0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.| were my Great Uncle and Great Grand Father|By Cowdogex|Very entertaining description of the evolution of south Texas from open range to the railroads and barbwire. Two of his many partners, Ben and Lafitte Ward, were my Great Uncle and Great Grand Father, My Grandmother told tales of her experiences with him. The book does justice of describing a truly colorful character.|0|About the Author|
Chris Emmett, a native Texan, became interested in Shanghai Pierce as a young man, when he witnessed great cattle drives of the Pierce herds. Emmett practiced law in San Antonio and wrote many articles and several books, including
“I am Shanghai Pierce, Webster in Cattle, by God, Sir.” And, in truth, he was. Part rascal, part gentleman, part poseur, part just himself—of all the colorful Texas figures following the Civil War none was as loud, garish, and funny as Shanghai Pierce, who left Rhode Island penniless and became one of the Big Pasture Men of southern Texas.
At six foot, four, Shanghai Pierce was big, rich, and selfish, but he could also be kind. His cun...
You easily download any file type for your device.Shanghai Pierce: A Fair Likeness | Chris Emmett. Which are the reasons I like to read books. Great story by a great author.
