American adventurer, educator, and author (1847–1917), who was known as ‘Captain Jack’ and as ‘The Poet Scout.' A master Wild West storyteller and a hugely popular performer in the late nineteenth century, Crawford became a national celebrity after his daring ride of 350 miles in six days to carry news to Fort Laramie of Gen. George Crook’s victory at the Battle of Slim Buttes during the Great Sioux War. Signed book: Whar' the Hand o' God Is Seen and Other Poems. Revised and enlarged edition. NY: New York Lyceum Publishing Co., 1913. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 163 pages. Signed on a tipped-in "Happy New Year" poem in fountain pen, "J . W. Crawford, 'Capt. Jack.'" A small vintage matte-finish photograph is also loosely laid in In very good to fine condition, with light wear and sunning to the covers.
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