Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters

Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters
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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages : 404
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ISBN-10 : 0806123354
ISBN-13 : 9780806123356
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters by : Bill O'Neal

Sifting factual information from among the lies, legends, and tall tales, the lives and battles of gunfighters on both sides of the law are presented in a who's who of the violent West

Cowboys

Cowboys
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Publisher : In the Hands of a Child
Total Pages : 46
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Rating : 4/5 ( Downloads)

Synopsis Cowboys by : William Dale Jennings

The Magic Mirror

The Magic Mirror
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 0689121636
ISBN-13 : 9780689121630
Rating : 4/5 (36 Downloads)

Synopsis The Magic Mirror by : Elsie Singmaster

Violent Sunday

Violent Sunday
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Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Total Pages : 356
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ISBN-10 : 9780786037704
ISBN-13 : 0786037709
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Violent Sunday by : William W. Johnstone

THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITER OF THE 21ST CENTURY National bestselling author William W. Johnstone is the premier chronicler of rough-and tumble American West—and of the kind of iron-willed men who defined a nation. This gritty, action-packed new adventure in the Last Gunfighter series captures the fury of a Texas range war . . . LIVE BY THE GUN . . . DIE BY THE GUN When iron clears leather, anything can happen. In Frank Morgan's case, a sudden duel with an assassin has left an innocent woman with a bullet in her back—and a friendship between Frank and a young Texas Ranger in tatters. Wanting to make up for his part in the tragedy, Frank rides to central Texas to help Ranger Tyler Beaumont put down the so-called Fence-Cutting War. But as big ranchers battle small ones, an outlaw gang has hellish plans of its own. Now, as an innocent town is threatened with annihilation, Frank must make his final stand on a hot Sunday in Texas—when the dying will say their final prayers . . .

Age of the Gunfighter

Age of the Gunfighter
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Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Total Pages : 196
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ISBN-10 : 0806127619
ISBN-13 : 9780806127613
Rating : 4/5 (19 Downloads)

Synopsis Age of the Gunfighter by : Joseph G. Rosa

Joseph G. Rosa's vivid and expertly written tale of this violent time combines contemporary accounts with meticulous historical research and an unjaundiced appraisal of the facts. Telling the story of every major gunfighter, peace officer, and outlaw of the West, Rosa places them within the context of a violent frontier and the coming of law and order. Complementing the text are twenty-seven outstanding color spreads featuring firearms from the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum (Los Angeles) and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center (Cody). Many of the spreads contain guns owned and used by such well-known individuals as Pat Garrett, Billy the Kid, Doc Holliday, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, John Wesley Hardin, Frank James, and Harvey Logan.

Manhunt

Manhunt
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Publisher : Pinnacle Books
Total Pages : 324
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ISBN-10 : 0786015454
ISBN-13 : 9780786015450
Rating : 4/5 (54 Downloads)

Synopsis Manhunt by : William W. Johnstone

In the latest chapter of this boldly authentic series starring gunfighter Frank Morgan, the "USA Today" bestselling author delivers a tale of old grudges, undying loyalty, and one very vicious fight. Original.

Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes

Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 304
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ISBN-10 : 9780520341739
ISBN-13 : 0520341732
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes by : Roger D. McGrath

From the Preface:On the frontier, says conventional wisdom, a structured society did not exist and social control was largely absent; law enforcement and the criminal justice system had limited, if any, influence; and danger--both from man and from the elements--was ever present. This view of the frontier is projected by motion pictures, television, popular literature, and most scholarly histories. But was the frontier really all that violent? What was the nature of the violence that did occur? Were frontier towns more violent that cities in the East? Has America inherited a violent way of life from the frontier? Was the frontier more violent than the United States is today? This book attempts to answer these questions and others about violence and lawlessness on the frontier and do so in a new way. Whereas most authors have drawn their conclusions about frontier violence from the exploits of a few notorious badmen and outlaws and from some of the more famous incidents and conflicts, I have chosen to focus on two towns that I think were typical of the frontier--the mining frontier specifically--and to investigate all forms of violence and lawlessness that occurred in and around those towns.

Death of a Gunfighter

Death of a Gunfighter
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Publisher : Westholme Pub Llc
Total Pages : 520
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ISBN-10 : 1594161127
ISBN-13 : 9781594161124
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Death of a Gunfighter by : Dan Rottenberg

In the lead up to the Civil War, Joseph Alfred "Jack" Slade kept the stagecoaches and the U.S. Mail running through Colorado, and helped launch the Pony Express, all of which kept California and its gold in the Union. With his reputation as a gunfighter, across the Great Plains he became known as "The Law West of Kearny." Since Slade's death in 1864, persistent myths and stories have defied the efforts of writers and historians, including Mark Twain, to capture the real Jack Slade. Despite his notoriety, the pieces of Slade's fascinating life—including his marriage to the beautiful Maria Virginia—have remained scattered and hidden. In Death of a Gunfighter: The Quest for Jack Slade, the West's Most Elusive Legend, journalist Dan Rottenberg assembles years of research to reveal the true story of Jack Slade, one of America's greatest tragic heroes.

The Forbidden

The Forbidden
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Publisher : Turtleback Books
Total Pages : 283
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ISBN-10 : 1417805595
ISBN-13 : 9781417805594
Rating : 4/5 (95 Downloads)

Synopsis The Forbidden by : William W. Johnstone

Outlaws smashed his life, left his wife dying, and took his young son. Now all Frank Morgan wants is to hang up his guns and settle down. But when he rides into the middle of a Montana range war, his legend proves to be as dangerous as his guns. In a battle that's not his, Frank must choose a side, make a stand, and be willing to die for a place some people will call home.

A Gunfighter's Gold

A Gunfighter's Gold
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Publisher : Author House
Total Pages : 401
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ISBN-10 : 9781481778701
ISBN-13 : 1481778706
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis A Gunfighter's Gold by : Cheyenne West

Straight-laced Emily is building a new life for herself breeding horses with her father on his cattle ranch in Jackson, California. However, shes angry, and hiding dark secrets about her failed marriage. When she finds herself in gunfighter, Garrett Stones arms shes even angrier. Garrett Stone rode into town with a saddlebag of secrets he is hiding from everyone in Jackson. As far as everyone knows hes a famous gunfighter, hired to guard Gold shipments for the Kennedy Mine, and has a desire to play Poker. However, when Garrett is forced to take in his late sisters two children he and Emily are just barely on speaking terms. Garrett unknowingly by reputation foils a kidnapping attempt and in turn is ambushed by six of Kennedys men. Emilys father, Jed Thomas decides to hide Garrett at their vast cattle ranch forcing both of them to face their physical attraction and desire for one another. Jed has also been keeping a secret from his two children for some time now and when it is revealed it could blow the family apart. Gunfighters Gold is a true western romance with an Old South Flare, set in the Gold Rush town of Jackson Ca. in the 1860s. This book will have you laughing one moment, crying the next, with plenty of intrigue, action and romance to keep you turning the pages.