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Draw: The Greatest Gunfights of the American West
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Draw: The Greatest Gunfights of the American West
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) James Reasoner
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:320 | Dimensions(mm): Height 208,Width 130 |
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Category/Genre | Local history |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780425191934
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Classifications | Dewey:978.02 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Penguin Putnam Inc
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Imprint |
Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.
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Publication Date |
2 December 2003 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Acclaimed author James Reasoner here proves that truth really can be more exciting than fiction. Known for his ability to make history come vividly to life, Reasoner strips away the dime novel legends and Hollywood myths to show us how the gunfighters of the Old West really lived, killed - and were killed. Featuring such unforgettable characters as Doc Holliday, the Notorious John Wesley Hardin, Wild Bill, the Doolin Bunch, the Sam Bass Gang and the man who killed the man who killed Jesse James, these are the shootouts and show-downs that gave the Wild West its name.
Author Biography
A lifelong Texan,James Reasonerhas been a professional writer for more than 30 years. In that time, he has authored several hundred novels and short stories in numerous genres. Best known for his Westerns, historical novels, and war novels, he is also the author of two mystery novels that have achieved cult followings,Texas WindandDust Devils. Writing under his own name and various pseudonyms, his novels have garnered praise fromPublishers Weekly,Booklist, and theLos Angeles Times, as well as appearing on TheNew York TimesandUSA Todaybestseller lists. He lives in a small town in Texas with his wife, award-winning author Livia J. Washburn.
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