Clay Allison of the Washita, First a Cowman and then an Extinguisher of Bad Men. Recollections of Colorado, New Mexico, and the Texas Panhandle. Reminiscences of a 79er Inscribed Originally written as a Thesis

Originally written as a Thesis presented to the faculty of the University of Texas in August 1953

It was initially published by Random House Australia on 20 March 2012

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Clay Allison of the Washita, First a Cowman and then an Extinguisher of Bad Men. Recollections of Colorado, New Mexico, and the Texas Panhandle. Reminiscences of a 79er Inscribed Originally written as a ThesisAccording to some, Allison killed 21 men; however, there is not consensus on the exact number of men killed by him. According to a letter written by Jim East, one time sheriff of Tascosa. Allison was a strong character, true to his friends, but dangerous to his enemies. Clay was inclined to be unreasonable when drinking but at other times, a good friend and neighbor. Allison was killed in a mishap involving a freight wagon, although the specific