Tombstone

Images of America: Arizona

by Jane Eppinga

Tombstone sits less than 100 miles from the Mexico border in the middle of the picturesque Arizona desert and also squarely at the heart of America's Old West. Silver was discovered nearby in 1878, and with that strike, Tombstone was created. It soon grew to be a town of over 10,000 of the most infamous outlaws, cowboys, lawmen, prostitutes, and varmints the Wild West has ever seen. The gunfight at the O.K. Corral made Wyatt Earp and John Henry "Doc" Holliday legendary and secured Tombstone's reputation as "The Town Too Tough to Die." In this volume, more than 200 striking images and informative captions tell the stories of the heroes and villains of Tombstone, the saloons and brothels they visited, the movies they inspired, and Boot Hill, the well-known cemetery where many were buried.

Genres: History

128 pages, Paperback

First published July 21, 2003

Reviews

[Doug Rodgers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a history nut, I enjoyed this collection of historical pics and stories. This was a place my parents visited in their trips. It's one I hope to make, someday.

[Reen Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome pictures. Hoping to go there some day and see it in person!