Wyatt Earp
The Life Behind the Legend
1st Edition
Published on 22. February 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
416 pages
978-0-471-28362-1 (ISBN)
Description
"Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a moredeeply researched and convincing account." --Evan Connell, authorSon of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn
"The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and mostmeticulously researched." --Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: TheGunfighter Who Never Was
"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive accountthat has been written about the development and career of anOld-West lawman." --The Tombstone Tumbleweed
"A great adventure story, and solid history." --KirkusReviews
"A major contribution to the history of the American West. Itprovides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp'scolorful career, and places into context the important role that heand his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizonaterritory. This important book rises above the realm of Westernbiography and shows the development of the Earp story in historyand myth, and its effect on American culture." --John Boessenecker,author Gold Dust and Gunsmoke
"The ultimate Wyatt Earp book." --Professor Richard BrownUniversity of Oregon
"The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and mostmeticulously researched." --Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: TheGunfighter Who Never Was
"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive accountthat has been written about the development and career of anOld-West lawman." --The Tombstone Tumbleweed
"A great adventure story, and solid history." --KirkusReviews
"A major contribution to the history of the American West. Itprovides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp'scolorful career, and places into context the important role that heand his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizonaterritory. This important book rises above the realm of Westernbiography and shows the development of the Earp story in historyand myth, and its effect on American culture." --John Boessenecker,author Gold Dust and Gunsmoke
"The ultimate Wyatt Earp book." --Professor Richard BrownUniversity of Oregon
Reviews / Votes
"Forget what you saw at the movies-this biography of the legend of the Old West shows that the facts are more interesting than the legend."--The New York Times Book Review"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive account that has been written about the development and career of an Old-West lawman."--The Tombstone Tumbleweed
"The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and most meticulously researched."--Jack Burrows, author of John Ringo: The Gunfighter Who Never Was
"Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a more deeply researched and convincing account."--Evan Connell, author of The Sun of the Morning Star
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 34 mm
Weight
528 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-28362-1 (9780471283621)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Book
10/1997
1st Edition
Wiley
€43.00
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Person
CASEY TEFERTILLER is a former writer for the San Francisco Examiner with a keen interest in the American West.
Content
Cowtown Justice.
A New Town, A New Badge.
Murder and Madness.
A March to Destiny.
"I Think We Can Hang Them." Tombstone in Terror.
Vendetta.
Law versus Order.
A Fight for Honor.
The Last Frontiers.
Long May His Story Be Told.
Notes and Sources.
Bibliography.
Index.
A New Town, A New Badge.
Murder and Madness.
A March to Destiny.
"I Think We Can Hang Them." Tombstone in Terror.
Vendetta.
Law versus Order.
A Fight for Honor.
The Last Frontiers.
Long May His Story Be Told.
Notes and Sources.
Bibliography.
Index.