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Myths and Mysteries of the Old West

Myths and Mysteries of the Old West

Myths & Mysteries of the Old West

Michael Rutter

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Año de edición:
2017
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781493028283
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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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