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"In the early transition from the long-lived flintlock system,
handgun development closely paralleled that of the long arms. With
the advent of the revolving pistols, however; came patents that
created monopolies in revolver production and the through-bored
cylinder necessary for self-contained metallic cartridges. The
caplock revolvers took on a separate evolution and remained state
of the art long after the widespread appearance of cartridge firing
rifles and shotguns. They rode in the holsters of of explorers and
adventurers across the world and granted safe conduct in the
back-alleys of the Industrial West right up until the last quarter
of the 19th Century. Handguns possess a mystique distinctly
different from that of other firearms. They are tools of personal
empowerment-chosen by their owners to provide independence and
freedom of movement. In the ambitious, optimistic early years of
western industrial civilization they were the emblem of liberty and
equality and the bane of repressive governments and social
movements. Largely because of the traditions that emerged in the
time of the caplock pistols and revolvers, they remain so in the
early years of the 21st Century."
This book is a story is about a charming little town waysided by
progress. Pressed by the tough economical times, the town finds
itself in a slump. A highly spirited young girl uses compassion,
creativity, and a positive attitude to inspire a little magic. She
revitalizes her town to a whole new level. She turns around her
little town and turns everyone's frown upside down.
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