Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws: Incredible True Stories of Wild West Showdowns and Frontier Justice
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.47 (651 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1616085428 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Read about the likes of Tom Horn, the “Apache Kid,” “Bucky” O’Neill, Tom Nickson, and many more!Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a classic for everyone interested in history and what is was like in the Old West. This in-depth collection, unchanged since the 1940s, tells of the most legendary heroes and villains of the Old West. The detail of every story grabs the attention of the reader and doesn't let go. Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a sure shot for anyone interested in the history and romance of the Old West.. Learn the early stories of famous foes like Billy the Kid and what he was like from both a personal and business standpoint. Get swept back to a time when sheriffs did their best to keep order in a lawless land. If you like stories of heroes and the people who tried to take them down, then you are in for a wild ride.Novelist William MacLeod Raine recalls standoffs, shootouts, rowdy saloons, brave men who protected innocent townspeople, and villains who put the “wild” in Wild West
. About the AuthorWilliam MacLeod Raine was a British-born American novelist who wrote numerous adventure stories about the American Old West. degree from the University of Colorado where he had established that school’s first journalism course. He passed away in 1954 at the age of eighty-three. In 1920 he was awarded an M.L
"Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Excellent transaction. "Enjoyable and entertaining." according to jdb. The most interesting thing about this book are the individuals chronicled in addition to the big names I expected to be there. One chapter dealt with the Battle of Beecher Island in Eastern Colorado, an event I'd never heard of. It had nothing to do with outlaws or lawmen, but was an amazing story. There were some great characters in the west that escaped nat. "Sheriffs and Oultaws" according to Amazon Customer. Good information. Looked behind the legend to the man. Excellent history of a turbulent time. I already knew some of the facts but was delighted to find them repeated. Better than the Saturday matinees of my chldhood
. degree from the University of Colorado where he had established that school’s first journalism course. He passed away in 1954 at the age of eighty-three. In 1920 he was awarded an M.L. William MacLeod Raine was a British-born American novelist who wrote numerous adventure stories about the Ame