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Dynamite and Six-Shooter - The Story of Thomas E. Black Jack Ketchum (Paperback)
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Dynamite and Six-Shooter - The Story of Thomas E. Black Jack Ketchum (Paperback)
Series: Southwest Heritage
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Thomas E. Ketchum, better known as "Black Jack" Ketchum, at six
foot two inches tall with dark skin and black hair and described as
having a "wonderful physique," never became one of those folklore
desperados whose violent and lawless ways were burnished with an
illusive romance. If he is remembered at all, it is mostly for the
peculiar circumstances which attended the curtailment of his
earthly career. Yet, as a man who was noted in his own day, and who
stood out above most others in his dubious profession, he is worthy
of more than passing mention. He and his companions were among the
boldest outlaws ever to ride the American Southwest, and almost the
last of their line. Tom Ketchum and his small gang--one member was
his brother Sam--were on the dodge in Texas, New Mexico, and
Arizona for less than four years and their career of banditry
lasted for little more than two years. Tom, often confused with the
earlier Black Jack Christian who was the first outlaw in New Mexico
to carry the handle "Black Jack," was always the leader of their
gang. In the end he paid dearly for his escapades. At his hanging
in 1901 he declared, "Hurry up boys, I'm due in Hell for dinner."
Jeff Burton was born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1936. His
interest in history, folklore, and myth began at an early age. His
special field has been the study of law enforcement and outlawry in
the American West.
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