True Tales And Amazing Legends Of The Old West
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True Tales And Amazing Legends Of The Old West
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Author : Editors of True West
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Release Date : 2005-08-16
True Tales And Amazing Legends Of The Old West written by Editors of True West and has been published by National Geographic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-08-16 with History categories.
Much has been written about the west—most of it clouded by exaggeration and fabrication. Since 1953, True West magazine has been devoted to celebrating the West’s true colors, giving the men and women who settled there accurate voices, exploring every triumph and tragedy of their time—and exposing every vice and virtue. True Tales and Amazing Legends of the Old West commemorates these unforgettable cowboys, Indians, and city slickers through a mix of classic histories and brand-new narratives, all illustrated with photographs—many reproduced here for the first time—of the people and places that gave rise to America’s Western mythology. With twenty-six stories that blend fact with folklore, this collection abounds with accounts of the famous and the infamous, including Sacagawea, Wild Bill Hickok, Pancho Villa, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Davy Crockett, and Wyatt Earp. Also here are lesser-known figures whose stories were pivotal to shaping the culture of the era, such as European conquistador Francisco Coronado, rancher “Black Billy” Hill, and fearless lawman Orlando “Rube” Robbins. Other tales recount the wide open plains, lawlessness, drama, mayhem, and promise embodied in the Old West. Whether you’re a history buff, an Old West devotee, or simply someone who is fascinated by the characters of America’s early years, these timeless tales and photographs epitomize the legendary spirit of what it meant to settle the West.
Time Life The Wild West
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Author : The Editors of TIME-LIFE
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Time Life The Wild West written by The Editors of TIME-LIFE and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with History categories.
The settling of the West in the 19th century is the essential American story, rich in symbolism and full of inspiration. This narrative of intrepid explorers, hardy pioneers seeking a better life, and daring outlaws who flouted authority, defintes the American spirit even today.
Legends Of The Wild West
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Author : Robert Edelstein
language : en
Publisher: Centennial Books
Release Date : 2020-12-01
Legends Of The Wild West written by Robert Edelstein and has been published by Centennial Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-01 with History categories.
For several hundred years, the West had been the land of dreams, an extraordinary region of hope, expansion and opportunity where European countries—and then the young USA itself—sent their finest explorers to plant seeds in a seemingly untapped, open landscape. This spirit captured the popular imagination in the Wild West, those raucous 30 years between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of a new century. Within these pages, readers will explore true tales of rebels and heroes such as General George Custer, Buffalo Bill, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Annie Oakley, and Sitting Bull, among others. The Wild West was the American Dream on steroids. It was an age of gunfights and gold rushes, cowboys and Comanches, with the likes of Buffalo Bill, Jesse James and Billy the Kid making their names. It forged extraordinary legends and even bigger lies, with everything fueled by dime novels written back East that encouraged folks to grab their share of a promise that was difficult for this hard land to keep. This book looks at all these mythical characters, the start of the railroad across the nation, the cost it all dealt to the Native Americans whose land was lost, and the way Hollywood still keeps the dream alive. As historian Richard White says, “People could go west and no matter their failures elsewhere, they had an opportunity to remake themselves. It’s a symbol for a kind of individualism that actually doesn’t exist in the West, but mythically it does.”
Time Life The Wild West
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Author : The Editors of TIME-LIFE
language : en
Publisher: Time Home Entertainment
Release Date : 2017-08-18
Time Life The Wild West written by The Editors of TIME-LIFE and has been published by Time Home Entertainment this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-18 with History categories.
The settling of the West in the 19th century is the essential American story, rich in symbolism and full of inspiration. This narrative of intrepid explorers, hardy pioneers seeking a better life, and daring outlaws who flouted authority, defintes the American spirit even today.
Myths And Mysteries Of The Old West
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Author : Michael Rutter
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-04-01
Myths And Mysteries Of The Old West written by Michael Rutter and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-01 with History categories.
How much of what we know about the history of the Old West is true? In this new book, author Michael Rutter looks at the legend and lore behind such notorious figures as Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane and the stories of famous gun fights and battles, telling what really happened. Truth may be stranger than fiction, but these 12 legends stand up to scrutiny, and this book will be a must-read for all western history buffs.
The Greatest Stories Of The Old West Ever Told
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Author : Jonathan Hunt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023-09-05
The Greatest Stories Of The Old West Ever Told written by Jonathan Hunt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-05 with categories.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes, daring outlaws, fearless lawmen, and untamed frontier spirit that defined an era. Introducing The Greatest Stories of The Old West Ever Told - a captivating journey into the heart of the Wild West's most legendary tales! This book is a treasure trove of the Old West's most thrilling narratives, expertly curated to bring you the very best of this iconic period in American history. You'll meet legendary figures like: George Custer, the proud and overconfident Colonel and Civil War hero who led his army into a slaughter at the hands of the Lakota chief Sitting Bull. Wild Bill Hickok, one of the most famous gunfighters of the Old West known for surviving gunfight after gunfight before he let his guard down and tragically lost his life in the nefarious town of Deadwood. Billy the Kid, the cocky young outlaw and gunfighter forced into a deadly confrontation with his best friend...and who might have gotten away. Wyatt Earp, the stalwart and seemingly invincible lawman who was repeatedly outgunned and outnumbered by his opponents in countless famous gunfights and yet miraculously emerged from each one completely unscathed. Jesse James, the former Confederate marauder and outlaw who had a knack for getting away with countless robberies all over the country, only to fall to a bullet from a member of his own gang. Geronimo, the fierce Apache medicine man who took up arms to seek revenge on the soldiers who brutally murdered his mother, wife, and children. The Greatest Stories Of The Old West Ever Told is a must-read for history buffs, adventure seekers, and anyone who longs to relive the excitement and intrigue of the Wild West. Whether you're a seasoned cowboy or a city slicker with a fascination for the frontier, this book will transport you to a time when the West was truly wild. Don't miss your chance to saddle up and ride alongside some of history's most unforgettable characters. Grab your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey through the pages of the Old West's greatest stories!
Quick Draw Gunfighters
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Author : Jeff Savage
language : en
Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2012-01-01
Quick Draw Gunfighters written by Jeff Savage and has been published by Enslow Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
"Examines gunfighters in the Wild West, including the typical traits and tools of gunfighters, infamous outlaws, gangs, important lawmen, and how the gun often ruled the Wild West"--Provided by publisher.
Tough Towns
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Author : Robert Barr Smith
language : en
Publisher: Two Dot Books
Release Date : 2007
Tough Towns written by Robert Barr Smith and has been published by Two Dot Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with History categories.
A collection of stories of the bank and train robbers of the Old West and how the local citizens fought to defend their homes and lives.
Outlaw Tales Of The Old West Fifty True Stories Of Desperados Crooks Criminals And Bandits
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Author : Erin H. Turner
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2016-06-03
Outlaw Tales Of The Old West Fifty True Stories Of Desperados Crooks Criminals And Bandits written by Erin H. Turner and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-06-03 with History categories.
This collection of fifty outlaw tales includes well-knowns such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Frank and Jesse James, Belle Starr (and her dad), and Pancho Villa, along with a fair smattering of women, organized crime bosses, smugglers, and of course the usual suspects: highwaymen, bank and train robbers, cattle rustlers, snake-oil salesmen, and horse thieves. Men like Henry Brown and Burt Alvord worked on both sides of the law either at different times of their lives or simultaneously. Clever shyster Soapy Smith and murderer Martin Couk survived by their wits, while the outlaw careers of the dimwitted DeAutremont brothers and bigmouthed Diamondfield Jack were severely limited by their intellect, or lack thereof. Nearly everyone in these pages was motivated by greed, revenge, or a lethal mixture of the two. The most bloodthirsty of the bunch, such as the heartless (and, some might argue, soulless) Annie Cook and trigger-happy Augustine Chacón, surely had evil written into their very DNA.
True Tales Of The Wild West
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Author : Paul Robert Walker
language : en
Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books
Release Date : 2002
True Tales Of The Wild West written by Paul Robert Walker and has been published by National Geographic Children's Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Shares ten stories featuring legendary places, events, and characters from the era of westward expansion.