Black Heroes of the Wild West

This graphic novel presents the true stories of three black historical figures in the American Old West: Mary Fields, also known as "Stagecoach Mary," who became a renowned coach driver in Montana after escaping slavery; Bass Reeves, who served as the first black Deputy U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi River; and Bob Lemmons, a skilled cowboy and horse trainer. The book, which features an introduction by Kadir Nelson, is designed for middle grade readers and explores the challenges and achievements of these individuals who took control of their destinies in the late 19th-century American West.