In Old Arizona: True Tales of the Wild Frontier!

by Marshall Trimble

History and tales of the Southwest told with excitement and humor.

Genres: History

162 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1985

Reviews

[Cody Conroy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book, however, I was not assuaged by the stories within. Learning of the development of Arizona was fascinating; the stories of the individuals involved, on the other hand, were not.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories were very interesting though sometimes Trimble repeated himself. There were also quite a few noticable typos. Would have liked a little more on the Navajo and was surprised that the OK Corral shootout was only mentioned in passing.

[Pat Braun · Rating 3 out of 5]

I gave it three stars because we read it after spending a week in Tuscon and driving through the desert, up the mountains and into Tombstone. So we loved it but it is a book that you need some kind of connection to or interest it this set of historical stories.

[GERALD COOK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reading!

As a native born Arizona man, I found the book to be very true to history. Having heard of many of the incidents from older family members.

[Leonard · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful book of short stories about the wild and wooly territory of Arizona. Trimble spins a fun, entertaining group of stories before Arizona became a State.

[Gerry Czerak · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you have spent any time living in or touring Arizona more than once, you will find this of interest. Not uplifting or inspiring, but easy to read and hard to tell where the truth ends and the tall tales begin.

[Richard]

Fantastic glimpse into the odd, wonderful and funny of Arizona's fledgling past.