Jose Policarpo Rodriguez, the Old Guide, 1898: Surveyor, Scout, Hunter, Indian Fighter, Ranchman, Preacher; His Life in His Own Words (Classic Reprint)

Frontier life in one compelling voice: the author’s own words reveal a life of surveying, hunting, and preaching on the Texas frontier.This memoir, Jose Policarpo Rodriguez, the Old Guide, invites readers into the varied life of a man who wore many hats—surveyor, scout, hunter, Indian fighter, ranchman, and preacher. From early schooling and an apprenticeship in gunsmithing to working with government surveys and leading routes through rough country, the book pairs vivid memory with personal philosophy. Through peril, close calls with Indians, and moments of faith, the narrative frames a life spent navigating danger, loyalty, and the call to preach.- Experience the realities of surveying life and frontier travel in difficult terrain- Share in dramatic hunts, close encounters with wildlife, and tests of courage- Witness a transformation into a preacher who uses practical kindness and medicine to reach people- See daily life on the march, in camps, and among towns along the frontierIdeal for readers of frontier memoirs, historical biographies, and first-person accounts of life on the American frontier. Read more