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Find pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton, frank. But before setting off on his mission to avenge his fathers death, he decided to visit ft. Aug 11, 2011 pistol pete frank eaton s exploits, featured in the november 2010 issue of distinctly oklahoma magazine, are the stuff of legend. The true story of kill or be killed in the real old west. Jan 06, 2011 frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860april 8, 1958 was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u. Millis, who works in student academic services for osus college of engineering, architecture and technology, put. Pistol pete eaton fastest draw in indian territory legends of america frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 1860 april was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u. Frank boardman pistol pete eaton was a cowboy, indian fighter, u. Marshall who claimed to have killed 11 men with the colt.

Pistol pete, veteran of the old west and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. Footage taken from home movies of pistol pete frank eaton, filmed at his home in perkins, oklahoma. The chicago tribune called the book an exciting genuine bit of americana. Eaton is the official mascot of oklahoma state university. Jun 03, 2016 frank later penned a couple of books about his life and recollections of life in the oklahoma territory. Pistol pete frank eatons exploits, featured in the november 2010 issue of distinctly oklahoma magazine, are the stuff of legend. Frank pistol pete eaton, however, was a real oklahoma lawman and gunfighter and author who lived in the period of time in american, known as the old west. Frank later penned a couple of books about his life and recollections of life in the oklahoma territory. Frank eaton, pistol pete in the late 1860s, 8 yr old eaton witnessed six men kill his father. In 1868, the eaton family joined the rush to kansas homesteading eight miles west of carbondale, in osage county. Eaton that is a history of fort smith and isaac parker.

Sep 30, 2011 frank eaton aka pistol pete look for one of his 2 books. The autobiography of frank pistol pete eaton, a onetime cowboy, scout, indian fighter, trail rider, and deputy united states marshall frank eaton died at his home in perkins, oklahoma, at the age of 98. Possibly no one knows that better than lance millis, who served as the 43rd iteration of pistol pete the oklahoma state mascot based on eaton thats in its 60th academic year from 198788. Theres also a third book titled hell on the border, which was written by a frank l. Frank eaton was born october 26, 1860 in hartford, ct. Frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860 april 8, 1958 was a scout, indian. Frank eaton was known as pistol pete, a nickname he acquired at the age of fifteen when he. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading pistol pete, veteran of the old west. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by frank pistol pete eaton. Marshal, gunslinger, and blacksmith, frank pistol pete eaton served as the inspiration for oklahoma state universitys pistol pete mascot. Pistol petes mascot head was designed and made by walt disney company in california. Frank eaton led a full and interesting life, and he tells his story in such a way that the reader cant wait to see what will happen next. Pistol pete by frank eaton, 97812585317, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

Little kid watches as 6 men gun down his father in cold blood. He settled near perkins, oklahoma where he served as sheriff and later became a. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by eaton, frank pistol pete. Eaton was born in 1860 in hartford, connecticut, and at eight years old he moved with his family to twin mounds, kansas in osage county to homestead. Pistol pete died april 8, 1958, at perkins oklahoma, at the age of 98 years. Pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton, frank. Sep 07, 2010 footage taken from home movies of pistol pete frank eaton, filmed at his home in perkins, oklahoma. On march 15, 1997, the national cowboy hall of fame posthumously honored frank eaton with the prestigious directors award. With today being osu homecoming, frank eaton, better known as pistol pete, is a timely topic. Im guessing by the middle initial that it wasnt written by frank pistol pete eaton, but im wondering if it wasnt written by one of his sons. Maravich starred in college at louisiana state university lsu while playing for his father, head coach press maravich. I dont know if this is your frank eaton or not but this short newspaper story i found in my grandmothers keepsakes prompted me to share this with you.

The legend of pistol pete frank eaton historic home. Who was frank eaton, the inspiration for osu mascot pistol. Frank eaton aka pistol pete this is his story as told by him to another person to write down. Frank eaton aka pistol pete look for one of his 2 books. Pistol pete, which tells a tale of his life as a deputy united states marshal and cowboy.

Pistol pete was the model for the emblem used by oklahoma state university, stillwater, okla. When frank was eight, the eaton family moved to kansas to homestead. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. His first, was an autobiography titled veteran of the old west. Pistol pete eaton fastest draw in indian territory. The eaton home served as the residence of frank and anna eaton from 1929 until 1958. The legend of pistol pete francis boardman eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut. I own an old hardcover copy of this book, but wanted to read it again while on vacation. It is said that the movie, true grit based on the book by charles portis. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west by frank pistol pete. Eaton was born on october 26, 1860, in hartford, connecticut and when he was eight years old, he moved with his family to a homestead in twin mounds, kansas. The amazing true experiences of a famous cowboy and indian fighter.

Maravich was born in aliquippa, pennsylvania, part of the pittsburgh metropolitan area, and raised in the carolinas. Veteran of the old west by frank eaton 1979, hardcover, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Born in hartford, connecticut on october 26, 1860, frank boardman moved with his family to twin mounds, osage county, kansas, about thirtyeight miles southwest of lawrence, at a place called rock springs. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west kindle edition by eaton, frank pistol pete. He claimed he killed 11 men in fair gunfights, including five who had murdered his father. Frank eaton, in pistol peteveteran of the old west, tells about the constant struggle between law and crime and the result of crime which in those times ended with a rope or bullet. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west, by frank eaton. Frank eaton, the original pistol pete, honored mascot at. Prospector pete died in the 1906 san francisco earthquake according to us, while pistol pete came along in 1923, when a cowpoke named frank eaton. Then in 1923, after seeing frank pistol pete eaton lead stillwaters armistice day parade on horseback, many oamc students decided that pistol pete was a more suitable mascot. In 1875, when he was 15, he learned the whereabouts of his fathers killers. Pistol pete is a significant character in the bass reeves trilogy, and i was interested enough to learn more about him.

Pistol pete was an interesting man and a reallife veteran of the cherokee nation. Frank eaton wrote two books that exemplify the life of a veteran of the old west. Frank eaton was born in 1860 in hartford, connecticut. The glory days of the reprisal killing ozy a modern media. Who was frank eaton, the inspiration for osu mascot pistol pete. The eaton home served as the residence of frank and.

Most of the narrative covers his life from the age of 15, when he started out to avenge his fathers murder, to his early 40s, mostly in southeast kansas and northeast oklahoma and down into texas. Discover book depositorys huge selection of frank eaton books online. Most of the book, however, appears to be fictional. Dec 06, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Francis boardman pistol pete eaton 18601958 find a.

Marshal, author, and living model for the oklahoma state university cowboy. Frank eaton, the original pistol pete, honored mascot at okla. The recollections and personal photos of gunfighter and lawman frank pistol pete eaton by eva gillhouse. Frank eaton historic home frank pistol pete eaton homestead. I bought this kindle edition and found it to be an excellent edition. Home the frank eaton collection guides at oklahoma state. Peter press maravich june 22, 1947 january 5, 1988, known by his nickname pistol pete, was an american professional basketball player. The cowboy that inspired the oklahoma state cowboys. These students were unhappy with the tigers mascot and felt pistol pete, symbolic of. Frank eaton was known as pistol pete, a nickname he acquired at the age of fifteen when he outshot u. Pistol pete veteran of the old west 0934188017 by eaton.

Frank boardman pistol pete eaton october 26, 1860april 8, 1958 was an american author, cowboy, scout, indian fighter, and deputy u. Eaton served as the model for osus mascot pistol pete. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Today pistol pete is the model for the cowboy caricature at oklahoma state university, new mexico state university. Many books and a bbc documentary have been written by and about pistol pete. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.

These students were unhappy with the tigers mascot and felt pistol pete, symbolic of the american old west. Frank pistol pete eaton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book does not talk about it, but when he was old, he was around oklahoma state some, and the kids got to liking him. Why is the nmsu mascot an oklahoma gunfighter, fraud or not. Send your question, with your citystate of residence, to marshall. Pistol pete, veteran of the old west ebook by frank. Nov 11, 2009 theres also a third book titled hell on the border, which was written by a frank l. Perkins resident, frank pistol pete eaton 18601958, was a colorful character out of the old west cowboy, scout, deputy u.