Author: John Boessenecker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
TALES OF GOLD RUSH OUTLAWS, GUNFIGHTERS, LAWMEN, AND VIGILANTES.
Gold Dust and Gunsmoke
Author: John Boessenecker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
TALES OF GOLD RUSH OUTLAWS, GUNFIGHTERS, LAWMEN, AND VIGILANTES.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
TALES OF GOLD RUSH OUTLAWS, GUNFIGHTERS, LAWMEN, AND VIGILANTES.
Gunfighters, Highwaymen, and Vigilantes
Author: Roger D. McGrath
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520341732
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520341732
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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.
Gunfighters
Author: Al Cimino
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785833765
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Delve into the world of the Wild West and the gunslingers that populated its dusty towns and saloons.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 0785833765
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Delve into the world of the Wild West and the gunslingers that populated its dusty towns and saloons.
The Golden Fox
Author: Frank R. Kowalski
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466920181
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 701
Book Description
When John Stafford, a young man from a wealthy Philadelphia family, graduates from college in the 1860s, he ventures to the lawless Northwest to satisfy his basic urge to put himself to the test in meeting the challenges of a trying environment. Adventure is what he seeks, and adventure is what he gets. Stafford experiences many turbulent twists and turns in his life. He marries, Little Dove, a beautiful Indian woman of Hidatsa descent. He is accepted into her tribe following his ingenious strategy to defeat his wife's wrathful Blackfeet suitor. And Stafford accepts a request by President Abraham Lincoln to form a highly proficient clandestine fighting force to help the Indians defend themselves against the widespread tyranny. His skilled force consists of several relatives and close friends black as well as white, male and female, along with a number of Native Americans. Their exploits involve confrontations with river pirates, whisky peddlers, a tragic massacre by unauthorized military action an Indian reprisal, and a marauding gang of cutthroats.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1466920181
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 701
Book Description
When John Stafford, a young man from a wealthy Philadelphia family, graduates from college in the 1860s, he ventures to the lawless Northwest to satisfy his basic urge to put himself to the test in meeting the challenges of a trying environment. Adventure is what he seeks, and adventure is what he gets. Stafford experiences many turbulent twists and turns in his life. He marries, Little Dove, a beautiful Indian woman of Hidatsa descent. He is accepted into her tribe following his ingenious strategy to defeat his wife's wrathful Blackfeet suitor. And Stafford accepts a request by President Abraham Lincoln to form a highly proficient clandestine fighting force to help the Indians defend themselves against the widespread tyranny. His skilled force consists of several relatives and close friends black as well as white, male and female, along with a number of Native Americans. Their exploits involve confrontations with river pirates, whisky peddlers, a tragic massacre by unauthorized military action an Indian reprisal, and a marauding gang of cutthroats.
Golden Dollar
Author: Marc Alexander
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1909473162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Bill Tashlin, gunslinger, had travelled hundreds of miles to solve the mystery of his father's death, and find Golden Dollar - saloon girl and murderess. Bill's father had found more gold than he had ever dreamed of, only to be attacked by Apaches. His partner Sherman was the only survivor, and the gold had vanished. Golden Dollar held the key to one of the biggest secrets ever buried out there in the cruel desert and as he stood by the grave on Tombstone's Boothill, Bill knew the fight had just begun.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1909473162
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Bill Tashlin, gunslinger, had travelled hundreds of miles to solve the mystery of his father's death, and find Golden Dollar - saloon girl and murderess. Bill's father had found more gold than he had ever dreamed of, only to be attacked by Apaches. His partner Sherman was the only survivor, and the gold had vanished. Golden Dollar held the key to one of the biggest secrets ever buried out there in the cruel desert and as he stood by the grave on Tombstone's Boothill, Bill knew the fight had just begun.
The Golden Horseman
Author: J.R. Roberts
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1612324169
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 1612324169
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
Requiem for a Gunfighter
Author: William Davis
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1401088104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
SUMMARY This is a western love story. It is the tale of a man named Jake who, defeated and disillusioned by the horrors of the War Between the States, heads west with his brother to create a better life. However, his refusal to back down from confrontation, which served him well in war, leads to a life of violence. Through his skill with firearms and the quickness of his reflexes, he acquires a reputation as a dangerous foe. When a writer publishes a fictitious account of his exploits, everyone sees a cold-bloodied killer and no one, except his brother, sees a man of honor trying to come to terms with what he has done and who he is. Only through the love of a woman and her understanding of the demons that drive him does he begin to put his life back together again and find, among the constant battles for survival, a life worth living.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1401088104
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
SUMMARY This is a western love story. It is the tale of a man named Jake who, defeated and disillusioned by the horrors of the War Between the States, heads west with his brother to create a better life. However, his refusal to back down from confrontation, which served him well in war, leads to a life of violence. Through his skill with firearms and the quickness of his reflexes, he acquires a reputation as a dangerous foe. When a writer publishes a fictitious account of his exploits, everyone sees a cold-bloodied killer and no one, except his brother, sees a man of honor trying to come to terms with what he has done and who he is. Only through the love of a woman and her understanding of the demons that drive him does he begin to put his life back together again and find, among the constant battles for survival, a life worth living.
The Sapphire Gun
Author: J.R. Roberts
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 164540465X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
DEAD MAN’S PARTY Clint Adams likes an all-out ballyhoo as much as the next man. But he's still surprised when his old friend Johnny Blevin invites him to a shindig that ends up lasting several days. It turns out that Johnny owns a successful shipping business—a service that Western Union is buying from him for a fortune. At the end of the celebration, Johnny is due to deliver half of his new windfall to the bank, several days' ride away. And who better to watch his back than the Gunsmith? He'll need the best protection to take on certain pernicious partygoers who aim to deposit both of them six feet under...
Publisher: Speaking Volumes
ISBN: 164540465X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
DEAD MAN’S PARTY Clint Adams likes an all-out ballyhoo as much as the next man. But he's still surprised when his old friend Johnny Blevin invites him to a shindig that ends up lasting several days. It turns out that Johnny owns a successful shipping business—a service that Western Union is buying from him for a fortune. At the end of the celebration, Johnny is due to deliver half of his new windfall to the bank, several days' ride away. And who better to watch his back than the Gunsmith? He'll need the best protection to take on certain pernicious partygoers who aim to deposit both of them six feet under...
The Diary of a Gunfighter
Author: Eddie L. Barnes
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450294774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In a country ravaged by the horrors of a brutal civil war, there were countless families torn apart by conflict and violence. This is the story of one ordinary man driven by loss to extraordinary acts and circumstances. Simon James Sublette lost his entire family during the Civil War. He dreams of coming home and settling into a quiet, peaceful life on his family farmuntil those dreams are shattered by a stray bullet. Forever scarred, inside and out, he abandons all he knows and loves. He sets out on a lonely journey, wandering the West in a desperate quest for peace and order. But with each passing day, serenity still eludes him and his heart grows ever heavier. Torn by grief and fighting off hopelessness, he finds beauty in a more poetic way of life. He develops the unusual trait of speaking in rhyme, especially when provoked. This trait earns him the name The Rhymer, and he becomes a fearless gunfighter who has no equal when it comes to killing. The Rhymer is a hero for women and children everywhereand a nightmare straight from hell for those evil men in need of killing.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1450294774
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
In a country ravaged by the horrors of a brutal civil war, there were countless families torn apart by conflict and violence. This is the story of one ordinary man driven by loss to extraordinary acts and circumstances. Simon James Sublette lost his entire family during the Civil War. He dreams of coming home and settling into a quiet, peaceful life on his family farmuntil those dreams are shattered by a stray bullet. Forever scarred, inside and out, he abandons all he knows and loves. He sets out on a lonely journey, wandering the West in a desperate quest for peace and order. But with each passing day, serenity still eludes him and his heart grows ever heavier. Torn by grief and fighting off hopelessness, he finds beauty in a more poetic way of life. He develops the unusual trait of speaking in rhyme, especially when provoked. This trait earns him the name The Rhymer, and he becomes a fearless gunfighter who has no equal when it comes to killing. The Rhymer is a hero for women and children everywhereand a nightmare straight from hell for those evil men in need of killing.
the saga of the golden horseshoe
Author:
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Publisher: Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description