: Unlike niche biographies, this encyclopedia offers a massive variety of entries, covering household names like Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp alongside obscure but equally dangerous figures like Bill Doolin or Pearl Hart.
: Beyond people, the book includes entries on specific events, geographical locations, and even the terminology and language used at the time. Community Perspective The Encyclopedia of Lawmen, Outlaws, and Gunfig...
by Leon Claire Metz is a definitive reference for anyone fascinated by the reality—rather than the Hollywood mythos—of the Old West. The "Why It Works" Review : Unlike niche biographies, this encyclopedia offers a
If you want a for Western history that you can actually pick up and read rather than just use as a heavy doorstop, this is it. It is especially recommended for those who have moved past the "legend" and want to know exactly who these gunmen truly were. The "Why It Works" Review If you want