This work contains biographies of 255 gunfighters and gives details of 587 gunfights. It includes dates and places of birth and death, aliases, occupation and a brief biography, followed in chronological order by detailed accounts of verified gunfights by each individual.
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This work contains biographies of 255 gunfighters and gives details of 587 gunfights. It includes dates and places of birth and death, aliases, occupation and a brief biography, followed in chronological order by detailed accounts of verified gunfights by each individual.
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This book brought home to me, a Tutor to teenage young men, just how valuable to mankind is a good secure homelife with opportunities for learning, adventure and wise guidance. A sizeable minority of my students' stories begin much like those of the destructive subjects of this book. Nowadays, with pecuniary social support, a rebel youngster can be 'on the run' from society for as long as some these western gunfighters' were on the run from the law; which was frequently as long as their short lives.
My mind also dwells on the cold courage of those western lawmen who faced down their quarry at close quarters, took the guns from these undisciplined, wild, mistrustful young men while exposing themselves to great danger; and in some cases preserved the lives of these reckless killers after first shooting them into a state of submission. Was this a form of compassion reminiscient of Winston Churchill, or evidence that their acknowledged responsibility was to 'save a worthwhile life for society' more than it was to eradicate everyone who might represent lethal danger?
My mind also dwells on the cold courage of those western lawmen who faced down their quarry at close quarters, took the guns from these undisciplined, wild, mistrustful young men while exposing themselves to great danger; and in some cases preserved the lives of these reckless killers after first shooting them into a state of submission. Was this a form of compassion reminiscient of Winston Churchill, or evidence that their acknowledged responsibility was to 'save a worthwhile life for society' more than it was to eradicate everyone who might represent lethal danger?
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An absolute must for all gunfighter enthusiasts.
19 Sep 1999
By A Customer
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Bill O'Neal has included information on 255 gunfighters including Jesse James, Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, amongst lesser known 'shootists' with equally sensational feats. It is an excellent source of reference. Where possible dates have been provided for births, deaths and gunfights. He has been careful not to glamorize the gunfighters achievements by concentrating upon hard facts, rather than speculating into more contentious issues. However, it is by no means exhaustive and in some areas could do with updating, in view of recent material surfacing. A good example of this would concern the careers of such characters as Wyatt Earp and Curly Bill Brocius. Nevertheless, a thoroughly enjoyable read, and an excellent acquisition for any personal library on 'Western Gunfighters'.
37 of 42 people found the following review helpful
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LOTS of mistakes
17 Sep 2001
By Charles W. Anderson
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This book is entertaining and well-organized; unfortunately, it's not very accurate. Some of the author's mistakes are due to credulity (it's possible, but not likely, that Butch Cassidy survived his final gunfight in South America; O'Neal reports it as fact); some to partisanship (he's an unabashed Clantonite in the matter of the OK Corral, and thus again reports speculation as fact); and some to ignorance (he doesn't seem to be aware that Florentine Cruz and "Indian Charlie" were probably the same person). The history of the American West is treacherous territory, and nobody can avoid a few mistakes, but Mr. O'Neal seems to make more than his share. I can't recommend this book.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Possibly the best book in my extensive Western library
9 July 2000
By wrbtu
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This book is fascinating because it separates truth from fiction. All documented gunfights of the old west are included here (as of the book's writing), & all gunfights that are undocumented are excluded. It's as simple as that. I don't buy the author's premise that if it was a real gunfight, it must have been documented at the time (wouldn't most killers have wanted to keep their killings a secret if at all possible, & wouldn't it be reasonable to assume that a good number of gunfights occurred in deserted, out of the way places where there likely would be no witnesses?). Other than that, this book is an old west fan's bible! It's that good!
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