This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...and if they were going to camp on the Semans's place. They were to see Piper if they could, and find if Morris had talked to him as he claimed. Four men were sent to locate the infantry. Proctor decided to make no movement until all these men had reported. It was nearly dark before the men came in. The three ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ...and if they were going to camp on the Semans's place. They were to see Piper if they could, and find if Morris had talked to him as he claimed. Four men were sent to locate the infantry. Proctor decided to make no movement until all these men had reported. It was nearly dark before the men came in. The three sent to spy on Lawrence were first to return. They reported they had found things about as Morris said. The troop was camped by the old barn on the Semans place, and it looked as if they intended to stay there for the night as the horses were being fed, and the men were cooking their suppers. They had never been able to count more than twenty men at one time, but there were some on picket, and there was a guard at Piper's, so it was probable the number was between thirty and forty. Owing to the guard around Piper's they could not get to him, and find out if Morris had seen and talked to him. "The fellow's story seems to be as straight as a string," said Proctor. "But what puzzles me is that little company of cavalry camping so unconcernedly near us. That captain must be a fool if he has no support near. I will wait and hear about the infantry before I make a move." In about half an hour the four sent to locate the infantry returned and with them about a dozen more who had come "to have a hand in the fun," they said. They reported the infantry at least eight miles away and preparing to go into camp. They could discover no scouting parties out. But a strange thing had happened. A lone horseman riding furiously had passed up the road leading west. One of the men who had come in with them had tried to stop him, had even fired at him, but he paid no attention. Shortly afterwards the fellow had met Steve Holcomb, Bob Ave...
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Fair. Publisher: A.C. McClurg and Co. Date of Publication: 1915Binding: hardcoverEdition: 1915 EditionCondition: FairDescription: This is a RARE book from "The Young Missourians" series. I could find no other original copies for sale on the internet. This is a hardcover book with 344 pages including several illustrations. The binding is strong with all pages firmly attached. The pages are clean with no soiling, writing, or tears. The prior owner has placed a book stamp on the first end paper. The covers show a good deal of fading and spotting-Overall, the pages are Excellent, the binding is solid, and the covers are Fair. The lettering on the spine has mostly faded.
