People Interested in the history of Sabine Parish are in for a rare treat at Many City Hall at noon on Saturday, June 8.
Author Scott DeBose will introduce his second book, “No Man’s Land, the History” DeBose will give a presentation about his book and will sign copies for buyers.
DeBose said that most Americans know the basics of the Louisiana Purchase, but few know that West Louisiana was left out of the purchase. His book will tell the story of how No Man’s Land was created as a 40-mile-wide and 500-mile-long strip of land where neither troops or police could be stationed. Outlaws, smugglers, and pirates soon flocked to the region that included what is now Sabine Parish. They included Jean Lafitte, Jim Bowie, Billy the Kid, and John Murrell. Hundreds of settlers also called No Man’s Land home. All this is covered in his book.
Scott DeBose has spent most of his life living in No Man’s Land. He became interested in the region’s history at an early age, listening to stories of outlaws and hidden treasures in caves. De-Bose worked at Ft Jesup Historic Site while he was attending Northwestern State University. He now serves as the president of the Friends of Ft. Jesup and was involved in the No Man’s Land Bicentennial Celebration in 2019.
“No Man’s Land History” is DeBose’s second book. His first book, titled “Ft. Jesup A History”, was published in 2022.
DeBose holds a Bachelor of Arts in history and anthropology and a Master’s degree in Music. He is the band director at Many High School.