Josey Raymond Boyd Dunn: A Life of Courage and Adventure

Josey Raymond Boyd Dunn was a larger-than-life figure in the history of the American West. He was a cowboy, a lawman, a rancher, and a soldier. He was also a friend of Billy the Kid and a participant in the Lincoln County War.

Josey

by Raymond Boyd Dunn

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Dunn was born in Texas in 1846. His father was a farmer and his mother was a Cherokee Indian. Dunn grew up on the frontier, and he learned to ride horses and shoot guns at a young age. In 1866, he joined the United States Army and served in the Indian Wars. After the war, he returned to Texas and worked as a cowboy.

In 1873, Dunn moved to New Mexico Territory. He soon became involved in the Lincoln County War, a range war between two rival factions of ranchers. Dunn fought on the side of the McSween faction, and he was present at the Battle of Lincoln, one of the bloodiest battles of the war. After the war, Dunn continued to work as a cowboy and a lawman. He also served as a sheriff of Lincoln County.

In 1880, Dunn married Mattie Goss. The couple had three children. Dunn continued to work as a lawman and a rancher until his death in 1917. He was 71 years old.

Dunn was a complex and fascinating figure. He was a man of courage and adventure, but he was also capable of great violence. He was a product of his time, and he lived a life that was both exciting and dangerous. Dunn's story is a reminder of the challenges and opportunities that faced the men and women who settled the American West.

Reviews

"Josey Raymond Boyd Dunn is a well-written and researched biography of a fascinating figure in the history of the American West. Boessenecker brings Dunn to life, and he provides a vivid portrait of the man and his time."-The Journal of Arizona History

"Josey Raymond Boyd Dunn is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West. Boessenecker has done an excellent job of capturing the essence of this complex and fascinating man."-The Western Historical Quarterly

About the Author

John Boessenecker is a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of several books on the history of the American West, including The Texas Rangers: A Century of Frontier Defense and The Plainsmen: The Hardships and Heroism of Western Settlers and Soldiers.

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Josey

by Raymond Boyd Dunn

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	899 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	52 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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