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Gunfighters: A Chronicle of Dangerous Men & Violent Death
In the remote parts of the West where law and order was unheard of, a man's best friend and main hope for salvation was his gun. It was an integral part of his life, and most men who lived and died by the gun were a breed apart. In their own time, they were generally called gunfighters -- part man, part myth. A dynamic and evocative design, this illustrated, full color book brings the ever-fascinating wild west to life.
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The Oxford People series offers deep dives into the most influential people, subjects, and cultures from history. From horror-fiction legends like H. P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allen Poe, to historical heavyweights like Houdini and JFK, to the supernatural world of vampires, werewolves, and ghosts—Oxford People encompasses it all.
Other titles in this series include : Angels, Che, Creating Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allen Poe, Extreme Science, Gettysburg, Ghosts, Houdini, HP Lovecraft, John F. Kennedy, Myths and Legends, Privates and Privateers, Roosevelt and Churchill, Royal Weddings, Skies of WWII, Tesla, Tesla vs. Edison, Vampires, Vikings, Werewolves, Women of Invention, Zombies.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published March 28, 2016
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Displaying 1 - 9 of 9 reviews
July 18, 2020
Very cool and interesting book. Profiles the gunslingers and Baden of the Wild West. Lots of historical info and pictures. Cool layout.
December 30, 2021
Good book for a brief overview of various Old West outlaws and other assorted characters. But first, the author's name is NOT Al Camino (a somewhat humorous bilingual coincidence, i.e., el camino), it is Al Cimino, who has authored numerous books of this same type. And by that I am referring to books with short articles that, while broadly covering the subject, may provide little in depth detail. That said, I still enjoyed it.
This book contains many photographs and illustrations, which I always find interesting. There was one photograph in particular that showed Wyatt Earp dealing faro with Doc Holiday looking on. It was the first time I had seen that one. All in all, a book worth the read.
This book contains many photographs and illustrations, which I always find interesting. There was one photograph in particular that showed Wyatt Earp dealing faro with Doc Holiday looking on. It was the first time I had seen that one. All in all, a book worth the read.
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April 14, 2019
3.5 for the narrative (which at times was too tedious and repetitive), but 4+ for the pictures
and descriptions of the various firearms of the West. Al Cimino covers a lot of ground and a lot of familiar names and characters in this book. Chapters are devoted to lawmen, outlaws, serial
killers, and those somewhere in between. Vignettes on the famous like Earp, Hickok, Ringo, Butch Cassidy, & Bat Masterson are interesting, but tread familiar ground. It’s the stories about the rogues that many haven’t heard much about like Cherokee Bill, Henry Starr, Boone Helm & Clay Allison that make the book.
and descriptions of the various firearms of the West. Al Cimino covers a lot of ground and a lot of familiar names and characters in this book. Chapters are devoted to lawmen, outlaws, serial
killers, and those somewhere in between. Vignettes on the famous like Earp, Hickok, Ringo, Butch Cassidy, & Bat Masterson are interesting, but tread familiar ground. It’s the stories about the rogues that many haven’t heard much about like Cherokee Bill, Henry Starr, Boone Helm & Clay Allison that make the book.
March 21, 2018
I should rate this book higher because it is well written & has very good information. Great use of visual aids, as well. It just reads younger than it probably should.
October 22, 2020
Love, love, love the book!!! Lots of interesting information.
June 10, 2024
This was a great book!!! Great to learn about our past. What a cast of characters.
February 19, 2017
Quite an interesting book on the gunfighters of the old West. Besides some of the better known gunfighters, either good or bad guys(along with some weird) this is a good book and quick read.
Besides the 20 gunfighters' profile, their excerpts on Dodge City, the Smith & Wesson guns, Bat Masterson on Doc Holliday, and others. Profiles included - Doc Holliday, Will Bill Hickok, Johnny Ringo, Wyatt Earp, Jesse James and more. You will not be disappointed.
Besides the 20 gunfighters' profile, their excerpts on Dodge City, the Smith & Wesson guns, Bat Masterson on Doc Holliday, and others. Profiles included - Doc Holliday, Will Bill Hickok, Johnny Ringo, Wyatt Earp, Jesse James and more. You will not be disappointed.
April 13, 2023
A good basic review of many well known personalities from the West.
March 28, 2017
Starts off very interesting, as the tales of these gunslingers seem outrageous. But, as the books meanders on, it becomes apparent that all the men featured in the book have very repetitive stories: played both sides of the law, murdered at least 30 people, robbed banks and/or trains, and had insane nicknames like "Flat Nose."
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