The Spencer Rifle - Paperback

by Jessie Cox (Author)

Just before and at the beginning of the US Civil War Indian Territory was an untamed lawless place filled with Indians, outlaws teamsters, farms, towns folks and houses of ill repute. The Five Civilized Tribes were slaveholders, but were radically different than their white counterparts. There was strict laws concerning the abuse of slaves and after seven years of servitude the slave was given his or her freedom and given the choice of being adopted by the tribe. When hostilities broke out between the North and the South the Indians joined the Confederacy and fought in the Battle of Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. My family built and owned Elkhorn Tavern until the State of Arkansas bought it at "Fair market value" and donated it to the US Parks Department. I do not consider this work of historical fiction to be a war book, though set in the Civil War Era. It is more about the people that lived in those times and their way of life.

Author Biography

Jessie Cox was born and raised on Creek Indian land. He is a citizen of the Creek Nation and the author of The award winning Ray Corngrower series. Seven volumes that are fictional works of Native American Police, legend and contemporary culture. His family built and owned Elkhorn Tavern, the site of the largest Civil War Battle in Arkansas. His stories are a slice of life style of writing that contain the drama, tears and laughter of real life. In closing Jessie wants to thank his constant readers in helping him keep the old myths and legends alive. This, the first book of an intended three part series and the rest of his books are for you.