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.
- ISBN10 0762727926
- ISBN13 9780762727926
- Publish Date 1 October 2004
- Publish Status Out of Stock
- Out of Print 27 January 2021
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Rowman & Littlefield
- Imprint TwoDot Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 176
- Language English