Reviews"Forget what you saw at the movies-this biography of the legend ofthe Old West shows that the facts are more interesting than thelegend."--The New York Times Book Review "The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive accountthat has been written about the development and career of anOld-West lawman."--The Tombstone Tumbleweed "The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and mostmeticulously researched."--Jack Burrows, author of John Ringo: TheGunfighter Who Never Was "Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a moredeeply researched and convincing account."--Evan Connell, author ofThe Sun of the Morning Star
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal978/.02/092
Table Of ContentCowtown 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.
Synopsis"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, "Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a more deeply researched and convincing account. " --Evan Connell, author Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn "The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and most meticulously researched., 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, "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
LC Classification NumberF786.E18T44 1997