"Texas, by God"
and the
TWIN TERRITORIES
Jim Groom
Lee Morgan's book.
Tue Jul 17, 2012 23:32
75.26.162.26

I have my name on the readers list at our local library. It will be a month or two before I can get my turn. I just checked out some of the comments posted on Amazon regarding the book. Strong comments in favor and a couple against. Pretty much normal for Amazon.

Lee Morgan while in the service earned the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart, so indeed he deserves to be honored. I have nothing but respect for those who have served the country in combat. They are better men than I.

In the Book Description is the following quote. 'When I was 14, a young Marine taught me how to shoot a rifle. My instructor and surrogate big brother went on to enter US history books as the 'Texas Tower Sniper' after he massacred 16 innocent victims. He was the first recorded mass murderer in American history.' That is just plain incorrect. Not even close. I have no idea if that is what Lee believes or if that is the result of some editor at Amazon. Accuracy is important in non-fiction presentations.

Howard Unruh shortly after the end of WWII is considered to be America's first single episode mass murderer. Another fellow in the Revolutionany War period named Barnett Davenport bludgeoned to death his new employer Caleb Mallory and his wife Jane. There were three grandchildren were asleep in the home, which Barnett then burned to the ground killing the kids as well. Another big killer was Dr. Henry Howard Holmes was who was hung in 1896 for killing 4 (confirmed) and 27 confessed people. It's believed that he may have killed upwards of 200 people.

Adios - Jim

  • A Westernlore Press simultaneous publication notice — Kevin Mulkins, Mon Jul 16 13:10
    I've been informed, and am passing the information on to all of you, of the simultaneous publication of two books by Westernlore Press in Tucson, Arizona. The books will be available sometime around... more
    • Begs the question: what is a successful life? (nm) — Paul Cool, Tue Jul 17 05:25
      • Success — Randolph W. Farmer, Mon Jul 23 21:00
        Success is different things to different people. I never, in my book, said that Bill Brosius was more successful than Earp...although I could see how people could see it that way. Bill was always... more
        • Mr. Farmer - I was — David, Tue Jul 24 01:01
          wondering what new evidence you have to substantiate the claim that Curly Bill survived Wyatt and was still alive in 1909? My Best. David
          • Evidence — Randolph W. Farmer, Wed Jul 25 17:00
            He died in 1909. As far as evidence, you have to look at all the evidence - in its entirety. The new information in the Westernlore book adds more evidence. Forest, trees, then the leaves.
      • In Curly Bill's case I'd say coming back from the dead... — Allen Barra, Wed Jul 18 19:28
        after Wyatt drilled him.
      • Outliving Wyatt? ; ) (nm) — Leah, Tue Jul 17 09:58
        • In that case, CB's alleged 1909 wouldn't qualify him — Paul Cool, Tue Jul 17 10:08
          I suppose being the best rustler one can be would make Ma Barker proud, but I will be interested to see what criteria are found in the book. Wyatt ended up without a pot of money, without a marshal's ... more
          • I know, I know , I just couldn't resist. — Leah, Tue Jul 17 10:19
            Perhaps a better way of saying it would have been "Outliving when Wyatt said he did". I was trying to type it out on my phone on the way to work, on a bus without my morning coffee. Truly not at my... more
    • Thanks Kevin, — David, Mon Jul 16 20:39
      but what is this Curly Bill 1909 (and cattle "dealer")? My Best. David
      • Perfect Silence: Curly Bill Brosius and The Invisible Empire — Leah, Tue Jul 17 10:04
        David, I think that you will enjoy Randy's work. I have had the E version for about a year and it is extremily well done. The Hardback will be fully footnoted etc. ( a difficulty with the E version). ... more
        • Thanks Leah - — David, Tue Jul 17 11:40
          I don't think he is going to be able to sell me on Curly Bill living until 1909 and surviving Tombstone/Wyatt and especially on having a "more successful life" than Wyatt. In particular, if one takes ... more
          • David, another eye opening book about the border is — kevin Mulkins, Tue Jul 17 15:48
            "The Reaper's Line" by Lee Morgan. An excellent book about what is really going on at the border. Kevin
            • Lee Morgan's book. — Jim Groom, Tue Jul 17 23:32
              • Jim, are you saying because of this... — Kevin Mulkins, Wed Jul 18 07:30
                the book may be inaccurate? Interesting, unfortunately in just about every book there are inaccuracies...don't you think? Kevin
                • Absolutely not. However, it is — Jim Groom, Wed Jul 18 12:37
                  interesting that the author (or Amazon) is pushing a debunked urban legend and myth regarding that tower idiot. It would not have taken much effort by either of them to realize that this part of the... more
                  • Jim, that has to be a Amazon editorial review error. — Kevin Mulkins, Wed Jul 18 13:39
                    As I recall the book itself had the author saying, about the Marine who taught him how to shoot, "my pseudo big brother went on to infamously enter history books as the Texas Tower Sniper." I'm... more
            • Lee Morgan's book. — Jim Groom, Tue Jul 17 23:29
              I have my name on the readers list at our local library. It will be a month or two before I can get my turn. I just checked out some of the comments posted on Amazon regarding the book. Strong... more
            • Kevin, I have also heard — David , Tue Jul 17 21:01
              that Leon Metz book "Border:..." is another great one on the topic and one I hope I am eventually able to get to. Lee's book is definitely a great place to start for anyone interested in the subject, ... more
        • Curly Bill: Horse Thief etc. — Leah, Tue Jul 17 10:10
          I got a bit ahead of myself there, LOL. But I expect that the new book is based on much of the similar information as Invisible Empire. I look forward to both books. Leah
      • David, I haven't read the books but... — Kevin Mulkins, Mon Jul 16 21:12
        they, in my opinion, may imply that Curly Bill lived and prospered. I don't know about you but I'm intrigued! Many say that CB left Tombstone and was not killed by WE. These books just might provide... more
        • Thanks Kevin, I hope — David, Tue Jul 17 11:47
          there is something new here too and not just the same old lame unbelievable worn out arguments that never seem to have any substance. My Best to You and Bev! David
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