James Bowie and the Sandbar Fight: Birth of the James Bowie legend & Bowie knife

Batson, James L.

Madison, Ala. Batson Engineering & Metalworks, 1992. Softcover. Illustrated wraps. viii, 88 pages : illustrations, map, portrait. G, ex-library. Label on front cover, Bookplate inside front cover and author's signature. Spine is starting to separate at first few pages. Pages clean. Covers show normal wear, creasing at spine. Item #184581

Contents: James Bowie -- Duel-assassination -- Burr's Ferry and the Vidalia Sandbar -- The diary of John B. Nevitt -- An interesting reminiscence -- Greatest duel on record & the gushing spring -- Power struggle of old versus new -- Personal disputes and altercations -- The code of honor -- Dr. Maddox's recollections -- Statement by Samuel Wells III -- Terrible recontre -- Robert A. Crain's letter to Joseph Walker -- The Ariel-- extra: Statement of Colonel Robert A. Crain; Statement of Dr. Thomas Hunt; Statement of Dr. William R. Cox; Statement of Dr. James A. Denny; Statement of Dr. William R. Cox; Statement of Dr. William R. Provan; Statement of Colonel William Barnard; Statement of John B. Nevitt -- Sandbar location -- James Bowie's account of the Sandbar Fight -- The original Bowie knife -- Epilogue -- Sir Jonah Barrington's sketches of his times -- The Irish Code of Honor. "Comprising the most comprehensive study of the Sandbar Fight; including statements made by the participants, witnesses, and intimates of James Bowie."/ Includes Sir Jonah Barrington's sketches of his times and The Irish code of honor. Huntsville, Ala.: Southern Advocate, 1827 (Oct. 19)./ Includes bibliographical references.