Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Will C. Barnes

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Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Will Croft Barnes, a private in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, was distinguished for his action in the battle at Fort Apache, Arizona Territory on September 11, 1881. When Fort Apache was besieged by warriors of Geronimo, Barnes escaped and rode to Fort Thomas. Soldiers from Fort Thomas came to the aid of Fort Apache. For his gallantry, Barnes received the Medal of Honor on November 8, 1882, the citation noting his "bravery in action."

American - Soldier | June 21, 1858 - December 17, 1936

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Every author believes that the book which he is placing before the public will 'fill a long-felt want,' and success or failure depends very much on how closely he has been able to gauge the nature of the 'long-felt want.'

Will C. Barnes

Man's greed to obtain something for nothing has never yet been able to content itself with a moderate profit.

Will C. Barnes

Once, no self-respecting puncher considered himself dressed for work until he had his feet inside of a pair of $15 boots made by one of the favorite boot-makers, whose merits they discussed about the camp fires night after night.

Will C. Barnes

'Mustanging' was like trout fishing. It is always the big ones that get away. When you did get a bunch of them into a corral, you found they did not look half so large and handsome as when they were first sighted on the prairie.

Will C. Barnes

Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Will C. Barnes

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