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The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier - Cowboys, Indians, Outlaws, Lawmen, Bounty Hunters and Six-Gun Killers of the Old West (Paperback)
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The Red-Blooded Heroes of the Frontier - Cowboys, Indians, Outlaws, Lawmen, Bounty Hunters and Six-Gun Killers of the Old West (Paperback)
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Loot Price R471
Discovery Miles 4 710
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The men who really made the West wild
The author of this book of collected anecdotes of the American
West when it was at its wildest after the American Civil War, was
well qualified for the task for he lived through its dangerous and
exciting days and knew many of its most renowned characters
personally. He was a cattleman and ranch owner, becoming in later
life an enthusiastic author and this book is one of several which
draw upon his western experiences. Those fascinated by the period
will find much of interest here, Indian fights and fighters, the
deeds of the trailblazers, the pioneer days of the great cattle
drives, cowboys and the adventures of famous (and infamous)
exponents of what some refer to as 'triggernomitry.' These larger
than life men hail from both sides of law and some-particularly
smitten with 'triggerfingeritis' as the author describes it-were
driven to acts of terrible violence almost irrespective of the
cause. Clay Allison, Boone May, Captain John Smith and a host of
other six-gun killers all feature within these pages. Bronson was a
widely travelled man and his western accounts are accompanied by
interesting episodes from the days of balloon flight and from
another frontier-that of darkest Africa. A highly entertaining
read-which focuses on several characters who may be new to those
interested in the subject-from an authentic voice.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
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