FAMOUS GUNFIGHTERS OF THE WESTERN FRONTIER: WYATT EARP, DOC HOLLIDAY, LUKE SHORT AND OTHERS DOWNLOAD FREE BOOK W.B. (Bat) Masterson | 112 pages | 01 Apr 2009 | Dover Publications Inc. | 9780486470146 | English | New York, United States Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Luke Short and Others Bat Masterson was a legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper Luke Short and Others, who became sheriff of Ford County, Kansas. Gober rated it it was amazing Jan 19, First published as magazine articles inBat Masterson's illustrated collection of mini- biographies reveals fascinating Luke Short and Others about legendary gunslingers Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, L. First published as a series of magazine articles inthese life-and-death dramas introduce you to some of the most famous gunfighters America has ever known. Manufacturers, suppliers and others provide what you see here, and we have not verified it. Reviewed by untraveller untraveller. 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If I understood the forward correctly the stories were originally published in a newspaper around the turn of the century 's's. Add to list. Illustrated with forty-eight rare nineteenth-century photos, these colorful accounts will appeal to anyone with a love of Western lore. W B Masterson. Knowing who he knew makes me want to know more of his own story. The roundup includes Wyatt Earp, who had a reputation for courage and calm, but went on the warpath when one of his Luke Short and Others brothers was killed by stagecoach robbers; Doc Holliday, a Luke Short and Others dentist who loved poker and moonshine — and found trouble wherever he traveled; Ben Thompson, a fearless gunman who served in the Civil War and was determined to continue fighting after the last battle ended; Luke Short, a slightly built man with nerves of steel, who started out as a gambler and ended up a Shakespeare-quoting gentleman; and Bill Tilghman, who captured some of the West's most desperate criminals. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. After hanging up his pistols, Bat Masterson became a journalist, sportswriter and referee. Sorry, but we can't respond to individual comments. Here at Walmart. To ask other readers questions about Famous Gunfighters of the Doc Holliday Frontierplease sign up. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Masterson describes the now-famous Tombstone gunfight at the O. Masterson describes gunfights, Indian fights, cattle drives, and Wild West towns with a flair and detail th Bat Masterson led the life that movies are made of. If you need immediate assistance, please contact Customer Care. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. A legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper columnist, Bat Masterson served as sheriff of Ford County, Kansas, ruled Dodge City, and became an eyewitness to the heyday of the Old West's most notorious outlaws. One of his most enduring works is a series of articles about his fellow gunslingers, assembled into this volume by Dover Books. Empire of the Summer Moon. Write a review See all reviews Write a review. The Frontier in American History. Masterson was obviously writing to an audience brought up on dime novels and hungry for rip-roaring tales of the frontier. Your order is now being processed and we have sent a confirmation email to you at. DR David Reynolds. Related Pages :. Shop Our Brands. Add to Wishlist. His thrilling collection of mini-biographies reveals fascinating details about a host of legendary gunslingers, painting a vivid portrait of a world of sharpshooters, cattle rustlers, and frontier justice. Enter Location. Rating details. Here at Walmart. 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Short and Thompson, in particular, strike me as particularly unpleasant people, but Masterson doesn't cast any aspersions on their character. Jun 05, Michelle A. Aug 15, Alex rated it liked it Shelves: historywestern. Aug 28, Rachel rated it really liked it. Holliday comes off especially bad, being ascribed several murders for which there is no evidence. He's a shrewd student of human nature, too, and I found some of his passages about the nature of courage and other deep matters to be revelatory. Max Hastings. Delivery is business days anywhere in the United Luke Short and Others. Manufacturers, suppliers and others Luke Short and Others what you see here, and we have not verified it. Packed with some odd grammar, but still a good quick read. Remember me? Please enter a valid email address. Please sign in to write a review. April 10, He's a shrewd student of human nature, too, and I found some of his passages about the nature of courage and other deep matters to be revelatory. 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Jerry McCarthy rated it liked it Apr 29, The roundup includes Wyatt Earp, who had a reputation for courage and calm, but went Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier: Wyatt Earp the warpath when one of Luke Short and Others five brothers was killed by stagecoach robbers; Doc Holliday, a mean-tempered dentist who loved poker and moonshine — and found trouble wherever he traveled; Doc Holliday Thompson, a fearless gunman who served in the Civil War and was determined to continue fighting after the last battle ended; Luke Short, a slightly built man with nerves of steel, who started out as a gambler and ended up a Shakespeare-quoting gentleman; and Bill Tilghman, who captured some of the West's most desperate criminals. Masterson's writing only fills up 65 pages of this slim volume, and the rest of the space contains photographs of people and places he talks about. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. First published as a series of Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier: Wyatt Earp articles inthese life-and-death dramas introduce you to some of the most famous gunfighters America has ever known. These colorful tales of history and adventure paint a vivid portrait of the Old West, a world of sharpshooters, cattle rustlers, and Dodge Doc Holliday justice. Alexander rated it really liked it Sep 02, Bat Masterson was a legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper columnist, who became sheriff of Ford County, Kansas. By continuing to browse the site you accept our Cookie Policy, you can change your settings at any time. This is a series of articles written by Masterson after he became a journalist in NY at the end of his life. Kelly rated it liked it Feb 10, Your feedback helps us make Walmart shopping better for millions of customers. Pricing policy About our prices. Title: Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier Download Now Dismiss. 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