Myths and Mysteries of the Old West (Myths and Mysteries Series)
Edition: First edition
Publisher: Two Dot
Published: October 1, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780762727926
Subjects: U.S. Local History - Western United States; Social Science; History - U.S.; West (U.S.); Sociology; United States - General; History / United States / General; Frontier and pioneer life; Folklore & Mythology; Folklore; Legends
Description: 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.