A legendary lawman; buffalo hunter; Indian fighter; and newspaper columnist; Bat Masterson served as sheriff of Ford County; Kansas; ruled Dodge City; and became an eyewitness to the heyday of the Old West's most notorious outlaws. His thrilling collection of mini-biographies reveals fascinating details about a host of legendary gunslingers; painting a vivid portrait of a world of sharpshooters; cattle rustlers; and frontier justice. First published as a series of magazine articles in 1907; these life-and-death dramas introduce you to some of the most famous gunfighters America has ever known.The roundup includes Wyatt Earp; who had a reputation for courage and calm; but went on the warpath when one of his five brothers was killed by stagecoach robbers; Doc Holliday; a mean-tempered dentist who loved poker and moonshine — and found trouble wherever he traveled; Ben Thompson; a fearless gunman who served in the Civil War and was determined to continue fighting after the last battle ended; Luke Short; a slightly built man with nerves of steel; who started out as a gambler and ended up a Shakespeare-quoting gentleman; and Bill Tilghman; who captured some of the West's most desperate criminals. Illustrated with forty-eight rare 19th-century photos; these colorful accounts will appeal to anyone with a love of Western lore.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A remarkable display of museum exhibitsBy Midwest Book Review"Historic Aircraft and Spacecraft" in the Cradle of Aviation Museum is a remarkable display of museum exhibits. Black-and-white photographs pepper exhaustive and informational entries about relics of aviation history; from noted kite designs to sleek jet models. Historic Aircraft And Spacecraft is very highly recommended for aviation buffs; as well as students of aviation history.
