The Calamity Papers: Western Myths and Cold Cases

by Dale L. Walker

Spur Award-winning author, Dale L. Walker continues what he started in Legends and Lies , by uncovering the truth around some of the American West's most famous and infamous figures. Leaving no figure sacred and no stone unturned, Walker dives deep into some of the most enduring myths and legends of the Old

*What was the real story behind the death of Meriwether Lewis--suicicide or homicide?

*Did Pat Garrett really kill Billy the Kid, or did the Kid fake his own death and live to a ripe old age?

*What was the real relationship between Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane?

*And who was the woman who claimed to have proof that she was their daughter?

*Was Jack London killed or did he take his own life?

*Who burned Wolf House to the ground?

Asking these and many more questions, The Calamity Papers sheds some necessary light on our history by taking a closer look at some its heroes.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

288 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 2004

Reviews

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good collection of various people who are important to the growth of the Western United States mostly during the 1800s. However, I found that as I went through the chapters on the various individuals that the information was often repeated, perhaps to lengthen the book. I found the chapters on Jack London the most interesting.

[Fran · Rating 2 out of 5]

The historical aspect of this book was interesting and informative. However, the "cold case" portions of the stories felt like something from Geraldo. Tale after tale felt like the crypt that was broken open and found to be empty. I guess I wanted more suspense or actual mystery.

[Amy Anton · Rating 1 out of 5]

couldn't get into it, it read like a textbook