Wyatt Earp: The Life Behind the Legend
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| Rating | : | 4.24 (732 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0471283622 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Quite impressive. It provides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp's colorful career, and places into context the important role that he and his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizona territory. 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." --Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: The Gunfighter Who Never Was "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 "A great adventure story, and solid history." --Kirkus Reviews "A major contribution
A Model Biography Richard B. Schwartz This is a model biography--an account of an iconic figure who has attracted broad interest, who exemplifies key aspects of his times and continues to command affection and respect. The problem with Wyatt Earp, of course, is that the true story is now covered with legend, lie, half-truth and a long list of beliefs and impressions instilled by. "One Of The Two Best Ever Written On Wyatt Earp!" according to Charles R. Jones. I have been researching and reading about the Tombstone, AZ affair between the Earps, Doc Holliday, and the "Cowboys" for years. This book is an excellent means by which to understand the man who was Wyatt Earp, why and how he acted as he did, and what brought him to Tombstone. His relationships, quirks, amazing courage and sense of right an. "Exciting history" according to Itsmekay. Very interesting biography and reference book. Watch "Tombstone" then fact check. You will be pleasantly surprised!
Recommended for collections on the American West and wherever Earp is popular.?Terri P. This well-researched historical work is a pleasure to read. Lib., Kan.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. . The result is a fresh look at legendary events, showing how the image of Earp was formed. Attempting to uncover what really happened in Tombstone, Tefertiller draws on newspaper articles and personal accounts by Earp's friends, enemies, and acquaintances. Summey, Emporia State Univ. Portrayed by novelists, historians, and filmmakers, the Earp brothers?especially Wyatt?became the stuff of legends. From Library Journal Basing his account on primary resources, Tefertiller, a former writer for the San Francisco Examiner, has tried to write an unbiased report of the storied life of lawman W