Nat Love
Primary Sources of Famous People in American History
Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love had an itch to travel early in his life. Soon after slavery was abolished, Nat left for the Wild West in search of his fortune. He worked on cattle drives and as a ranch cowboy. He found that the American West was indeed wild, open, and free. Nat made a name himself as a cowboy and crack pistol shot. In fact, after one contest, Nat earned the nickname "Deadwood Dick." Nat's famous autobiography, The Life and Adventures of Nat Love, a mix of fact and fancy, helped to create the legend that the American cowboy enjoys to this day in our cultural heritage.
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Collection Review: Primary Sources of Famous People in American History"Excellent series using primary sources. Easy to read; great for biography projects and connecting people in history to 5th grade social studies standards. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED."
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