<p>The story of Bass Reeves, an African-American born in slavery, that became a federal Marshal who brought in 3,000 outlaws to meet justice in Judge Isaac Parker's court (the famous hanging judge).  His unique abilities and exploits make him a hero of the old West.  She. historians have suggested he was the model for the mid-20th century radio and TV show, The Lone Ranger.  </p>

The story of Bass Reeves, an African-American born in slavery, that became a federal Marshal who brought in 3,000 outlaws to meet justice in Judge Isaac Parker's court (the famous hanging judge). His unique abilities and exploits make him a hero of the old West. She. historians have suggested he was the model for the mid-20th century radio and TV show, The Lone Ranger.

<p>The story of Bass Reeves, an African-American born in slavery, that became a federal Marshal who brought in 3,000 outlaws to meet justice in Judge Isaac Parker's court (the famous hanging judge). &nbsp;His unique abilities and exploits make him a hero of the old West. &nbsp;She. historians have suggested he was the model for the mid-20th century radio and TV show, The Lone Ranger. &nbsp;</p>

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