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Frontiersmen good and bad, gunmen as well as inspired prophets of the future, have been my camp companions. Thus, I know the country of which I am about to write as few men now living have known it.

Frontiersmen good and bad, gunmen as well as inspired prophe

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The author, who has spent considerable time in the wilderness, claims to have encountered a diverse group of individuals ranging from lawless gunmen to visionary leaders. By having these "frontiersmen" as companions, the author asserts that their experiences and perspectives have provided a unique understanding of the land they are about to depict. This statement emphasizes the author's first-hand knowledge and suggests that their depiction will be multifaceted and rich in insight.

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