This mans life feels like a tall tale. In fact, what he did on the American Frontier in Oklahoma, Texas and beyond inspired the  fictional character, The Lone Ranger. But there ain't nothing fictional, maybe embellished, but for sure rooted in actual shoot outs, brawls and horse chases. There is perhaps no greater display of justice and courage from one dude... Bass Reeves. 

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