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Juneteenth marks the freedom of enslaved African Americans throughout the former Confederate States of America in 1865. Although the Emancipation Proclamation formally freed slaves two years earlier, it was not until this day that Texas officially freed its slaves, when Union General Gordon Granger read federal orders in Galveston.
To commemorate this holiday, we’re sharing the story of Nat Love, an African American cowboy who was born enslaved in Tennessee.
After gaining freedom, Love left the world he knew and headed West–because "freedom is sweet" and he wanted to "make more" out of his life. Love's adventure began at 15 years old, when he won a horse at a raffle and then sold the horse back to the owner for $50. As luck would have it, Love won the same horse in another raffle on the same day. He again sold the horse back to the owner for another $50. Half the money went to his mother, and the other half funded his journey.
Love’s first stop was Dodge City, Kansas, where he worked as a cowboy. During this time, Love became an expert marksman, a handy skill to have on the American frontier, particularly during scuffles with cattle rustlers. He was also said to have been ambushed by an Indigenous tribe who was so impressed by his bravery they spared him his life. The chief even offered him 100 ponies to marry his daughter and become part of the tribe, however, Love refused. After about a month in captivity, he managed to escape by riding away on their best horse.
In 1889, Love retired from being a cowboy to settle down and marry his sweetheart Alice Love. He later went on to publish his autobiography entitled “Life & Adventures of Nat Love”, which helped boost his legacy as one of the most famous heroes of the Old West.
Created in collaboration with @filson1897
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@barkandtumble - luxury and fashionable dog wear made out of fine fabricโฃ. she actually has a degree in fashion design. how cool is that!
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