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Myths and mysteries of the old West / Michael Rutter.
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.
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- ISBN: 0762727926
- ISBN: 9780762727926
- Physical Description: xiv, 161 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Publisher: Guilford, Conn. : TwoDot, c2005.
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-152) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | The seven cities of Cibola -- The battle of adobe walls -- John Colter -- The California gold rush -- The Mountain Meadows Massacre -- George Armstrong Custer -- Sitting Bull -- Comanche -- James Butler "Wild Bill" Hicock -- Calamity Jane -- Billy the Kid -- Butch Cassiday and the Sundance Kid. |
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| Genre: | Folklore. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Upper Skagit Library | 398.20 RUT | 1002019 | Nonfiction | Available | - |
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