Download or read book Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws written by William MacLeod Raine and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a classic for everyone interested in history and what is was like in the Old West. Get swept back to a time when sheriffs did their best to keep order in a lawless land. Read about the likes of Tom Horn, the "Apache Kid", "Bucky" O'Neill, Tom Nickson, and many more!
Download or read book Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West written by Richard M. Patterson and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 1985 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A state-by-state review of the history of outlaws and outlaw activity in the Old West.
Download or read book Last of the Old Time Outlaws written by Karen Holliday Tanner and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soft-spoken, cheerful, handsome, and well dressed, George West Musgrave “looked more like a senator than a cattle rustler.” Yet he was a cattle rustler as well as a bandit, robber, and killer, “guilty of more crimes than Billy the Kid was ever accused of.” In Last of the Old-Time Outlaws, Karen Holliday Tanner and John D. Tanner, Jr., recount the colorful life of Musgrave (1877-1947), enduring badman of the American Southwest. Musgrave was a charter member of the High Five/Black Jack gang, which was responsible for Arizona’s first bank hold-up, numerous post office and stagecoach robberies, and the largest Santa Fe Railroad heist in history. Following a decade-long hunt, he was captured and acquitted of killing a former Texas Ranger. After this near brush with prison or execution, he headed for South America, where he gained fame as the leading Gringo rustler. It wasn’t until the 1940s that Musgrave’s age and poor health brought an end to a criminal career that had spanned two continents and two centuries. Incorporating previously unknown facts about the career of this frontier outlaw, the Tanners thoroughly document Musgrave’s half-century of crime, from his childhood in the Texas brush country to his final days in Paraguay.
Download or read book Outlaws of the Wild West written by Terry C. Treadwell and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2021-04-28 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This true crime history of the American Frontier separates fact from fiction with in-depth profiles of thirty-eight career criminals and infamous outlaw gangs. In the years following the American Civil War, the country’s western frontier was home to a prodigious number of myth-making cowboys, infamous gunslingers, saloon madams, and not always law-abiding lawmen. But the romantic mystique of these individuals and the time in which they lives is largely the product of novelists and filmmakers. In Outlaws of the Wild West, Terry Treadwell presents the real stories behind such legends as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, the Dalton Brothers, and others—as well as their lesser-known but equally criminal peers. Here are the stories of William Clark Quantrill and his Confederate Army unit, Quantrill’s Raiders, who turned hit-and-run raids into a way of life; Henry Starr, the Native American career criminal who went on to play himself in the movie of his life; Ann and Josie Bassett, the sisters who defended their ranch from cattle barons with the help of Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch; and many more.
Download or read book Gangs and Outlaws of Western Pennsylvania written by Thomas White and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-24 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violent bank heists, bold train robberies and hardened gangs all tear across the history of the wild west--western Pennsylvania, that is. The region played reluctant host to the likes of the infamous Biddle Boys, who escaped Allegheny County Jail by romancing the warden's wife, and the Cooley Gang, which held Fayette County in its violent grip at the close of the nineteenth century. Then there was Pennsylvania's own Bonnie and Clyde--Irene and Glenn--whose murderous misadventures earned the "trigger blonde" and her beau the electric chair in 1931. From the perilous train tracks of Erie to the gritty streets of Pittsburgh, authors Thomas White and Michael Hassett trace the dark history of the crooks, murderers and outlaws who both terrorized and fascinated the citizenry of western Pennsylvania.
Download or read book Legendary Outlaws and Lawmen of the Old West Coloring Book written by E. L. Reedstrom and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Black-and-white drawings portray famous men and women of the Wild West.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Western Gunfighters written by Bill O'Neal and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1979 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Bad Men written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the lives of over 250 of the Old West's most notorious bad men, includes over 100 original paintings by the author, plus over 200 photos, many never before published.
Download or read book Historic Photos of Outlaws of the Old West written by and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-09-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From our earliest history, Americans have had an uneasy affection for our outlaws, especially those from the romantic period of the Old West. Whether it is the fearlessness and freedom they represent or some other psychological need, we often overlook the misdeeds of these people in our fascination with them. This book is about their photographs. Some of the mythology is perpetuated in the captions and some new truths put forth as well. Viewing these photographs allows us to look these fellows in the eye and assess their character—something we probably wouldn’t have been allowed to do in real life and live to tell about it. Historic Photos of Outlaws of the Old West includes nearly 200 photographs, reproduced in vivid black-and-white, with captions and introductions by writer and historian Larry Johnson. Here are the most legendary outlaws and many of the less infamous characters whose lives found a place in the story of the American West.
Download or read book Wild West Lawmen and Outlaws written by Ryan P. Randolph and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relates the history of the lawmen and outlaws who played an integral part in the building of the American West.
Download or read book Outlawed written by Anna North and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK * INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK * INDIE NEXT SELECTION * LIBRARY READS SELECTION * AMAZON EDITORS' CHOICE * WASHINGTON POST BEST OF THE YEAR The "terrifying, wise, tender, and thrilling" (R.O. Kwon) adventure story of a fugitive girl, a mysterious gang of robbers, and their dangerous mission to transform the Wild West. In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw. The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada's life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwife. But after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are routinely hanged as witches, her survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows. She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, a band of outlaws led by a preacher-turned-robber known to all as the Kid. Charismatic, grandiose, and mercurial, the Kid is determined to create a safe haven for outcast women. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan that may get them all killed. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all. Featuring an irresistibly no-nonsense, courageous, and determined heroine, Outlawed dusts off the myth of the old West and reignites the glimmering promise of the frontier with an entirely new set of feminist stakes. Anna North has crafted a pulse-racing, page-turning saga about the search for hope in the wake of death, and for truth in a climate of small-mindedness and fear.
Download or read book The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne written by Jonathan Stroud and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Action! Humor! Fantasy! "Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing murderous pursuers across a fractured future Britain." —Kirkus Reviews, starred **Soon to be a motion picture starring Phoebe Dynevor of Bridgerton!** Scarlett McCain is a shoot-first ask-questions-later kind of outlaw. She scrapes by on bank heists, her wits—and never looking back. She’s on the run from her latest crime when she comes across Albert Browne. He is the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and against her better judgement, Scarlett agrees to guide him to safety. This is a mistake. Soon there are men with dogs and guns and explosives hot on their heels. Scarlett’s used to being chased by the law, but this is extreme. It was only a little bank she’d robbed . . . As they flee together across the wilds, fighting off monstrous beasts, and dodging their pursuers, Scarlett comes to realize that Albert Browne is hiding a terrible secret. And that he may be the most dangerous threat of all. In this fast-paced, quick-witted whirlwind of a story, Jonathan Stroud introduces two unlikely allies—the outlaws Scarlett and Browne—who are about to become the most notorious renegades in all that’s left of Britain.
Download or read book Outlaws and Gunfighters of the Old West written by Phillip W. Steele and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whoa, pardner! Sit y'self down for some good ole storytellin' 'bout the wild, wild West. Western writer Phillip W. Steele and country-music artist John D. LeVan have combined their talents and interests in true stories of the Old West in this exciting narrative and accompanying audiocassette. Steele's book tells the true story of Jesse James, the Daltons, John Wesley Hardin, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. LeVan's original songs are not only entertaining but also based on the true history of these personalities and events.
Download or read book Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James The Noted Western Outlaws written by J.A.DACUS and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the wild, untamed world of the American frontier with ""Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Noted Western Outlaws."" Join the legendary brothers on their daring escapades through the rugged landscapes of the Old West. But what drove these notorious outlaws to become the stuff of legend? Explore the depths of their characters and the thrilling exploits that captured the imagination of an entire nation. Discover the untold stories behind the infamous James brothers as they ride through history, leaving a trail of mystery and intrigue in their wake. What secrets lie buried beneath the tales of their daring robberies and narrow escapes? Uncover the truth behind the myth of Frank and Jesse James. Delve into short, gripping paragraphs that unveil the raw essence of life on the frontier, where danger lurked around every corner and survival meant living on the edge. Are you ready to ride alongside the most notorious outlaws of the Wild West? Dive into the heart-pounding adventures of ""Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Noted Western Outlaws"" and experience the thrill of the chase. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of American history. Purchase ""Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Noted Western Outlaws"" now, and embark on an unforgettable journey into the lawless frontier.
Download or read book Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James The Infamous Western Outlaws written by Joseph A. Dacus and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-20 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story describes the life and adventures of the American's most famous bandits that were a model for hundreds of westerns, books and movies. The book accounts for Frank and Jessy's most famous cases, such as the Russellville Bank robbery, the Gallatin Bank tragedy, the first attempts to arrest the boys, a series of train robberies, and the robbery of the Huntington Bank in Virginia followed by their rides to Mexico. Besides the account of their historically recorded events, the author gives many exciting insights into their personal lives, like finding love, marrying, and attempting to leave a peaceful life after the Civil War. In this book, the guys are portrayed as cruel criminals and fearless adventure seekers and opportunists.
Download or read book A Dynasty of Western Outlaws written by Paul Iselin Wellman and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1986-01-01 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the tradition of lawlessness in the American West from the time of Quantrill's Raiders to Pretty Boy Floyd
Download or read book Outlaws and Gunslingers written by Alton Pryor and published by Stagecoach Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western outlaws terrorized the country during the late 1800s and early 1900s, robbing stagecoaches, banks, trains and merchants. While they were fearsome, some became folk heroes and legends. The killer of Jesse James was vilified as a coward, while the man he killed was worshipped by man even though he had killed several men. Billy the Kid's reputation outgrew his actual deeds. Legend says he killed 21 men in his 21-year life time. The actual number if believed to be five. The west's fastest gun was not an outlaw. He wa an FBI agent called "Jelly" Bryce. He could drop a coin from shoulder height, draw and shoot it before it reached his waist.
