William Rufus Shafter (October 16, 1835? November 12, 1906) was a Union Army officer during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at the Battle of Fair Oaks. Shafter also played a prominent part as a major general in the Spanish?American War. Fort Shafter, Hawaii, is named for him, as well as the city of Shafter, California and the ghost town of Shafter, Texas. He was nicknamed Pecos Bill.--Wikipedia.

Spine title: Pecos Bill. Includes index.

The Early Years --The Civil War Years -- Emergence as a Commander of Black Troops -- From the Civil War to the Texas Frontier -- With Black Troops in Texas -- Scouting the Llano Estacado -- With Black Troops in Mexico -- The Last Years in Texas -- The Arizona Years -- From Wounded Knee to the Pullman Strike -- The Spanish-American War -- The Final Years.