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Arizona Outlaws and Lawmen: Gunslingers, Bandits, Heroes and Peacekeepers
True stories of the wild and dangerous world of the Arizona Territory—includes photos. A refuge for outlaws at the close of the 1800s, the Arizona Territory was a wild, lawless land of greedy feuds, brutal killings and figures of enduring legend. These gunfighters included heroes as well as killers, and some were considered both. Bandit Pearl Hart committed one of the last recorded stagecoach robberies in the country, and James Addison Reavis pulled off the most extraordinary real estate scheme in the West. But with fearless lawmen like C.P. Owens and George Ruffner at hand, swift justice was always nearby. In this collection of true stories, Arizona’s official state historian and celebrated storyteller Marshall Trimble brings to life the rough-and-tumble characters from the Grand Canyon State’s most terrific tales of outlawry and justice.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 13, 2015
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January 23, 2022
Arizona's Outlaws
Interesting history of law breakers and law-keepers through out Arizona in in late 19th Century
and early 20th. It is written concisey reviewing pertinent facts and general knowledge of circumstances of the time. The author reveals a sense of wit so it isn't dull. It is clear that law and order was not organized and many lawman had criminal backgrounds and often worked both sides of the law. Establishing order was necessary for Statehood which didn't happen until
1925. Many of the names were familiar because descendants are still here. Arizona is still a place where the mentality of many has not changed from the frontier.
Interesting history of law breakers and law-keepers through out Arizona in in late 19th Century
and early 20th. It is written concisey reviewing pertinent facts and general knowledge of circumstances of the time. The author reveals a sense of wit so it isn't dull. It is clear that law and order was not organized and many lawman had criminal backgrounds and often worked both sides of the law. Establishing order was necessary for Statehood which didn't happen until
1925. Many of the names were familiar because descendants are still here. Arizona is still a place where the mentality of many has not changed from the frontier.
March 24, 2019
Terrific stories of the last frontier of the west.
November 14, 2019
Great read and rather humorous in parts
May 30, 2022
Interesting tales!
Arizona history has quite fascinating. Enjoy reading about the state. Trimble does a good job I've enjoyed most of his books.
Arizona history has quite fascinating. Enjoy reading about the state. Trimble does a good job I've enjoyed most of his books.
March 15, 2017
loved these stories
July 26, 2016
There is so much one can learn from Marshall Trimble.
June 29, 2016
Good little history book of those lesser known figures from the "wild west" with included photos.
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