The Wild West: A Captivating Guide to the American Old West, Including Stories of Famous Outlaws and Lawmen Such as Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and More

by Captivating History

Did you know that most Western lawmen were criminals themselves?Many of the most well-known lawmen of the American Wild West had multiple criminal charges to their name. Some were murderers, some were thieves, and many were corrupt—in fact, sometimes it was difficult to tell who was on which side of the law. And if you want to learn which were which, as well as which lawman showed true integrity to his dying day, keep on reading.Spanish conquistadors, British explorers, and then the famous Lewis and Clark expedition were some of the first Europeans to set foot in the Wild West. But by that time, the area had been inhabited for millennia by a people who would soon be swept aside in the tide of America’s westward expansion. The West was filled with amazing plants, creatures, and peoples, and all of them would suffer as colonization drove toward the Pacific Ocean.Wars would be fought. Explorers would discover incredible landscapes they could never possibly have dreamed of. Gold and silver, as well as buffalo and land, would be discovered in incredible abundance on the other side of the Mississippi, and in the ensuing chaos, larger-than-life figures would arise from the madness.Cowboys and Native Americans, robbers and sheriffs, courageous lawmen, opportunistic prospectors, frustrated Confederate soldiers turned outlaws after the war—the Wild West was filled with all of these. And their stories are breathtaking.There is so much about the Wild West that we don’t know from popular culture. Just a few of these interesting stories the Native Americans of the West were really like before colonizationHow the Spanish were some of the first Europeans to explore the WestThe seven years during which Texas was its own countryHow the mountain men were the first settlers of the NorthwestThe man behind the tall who Davy Crockett really wasHow the California Gold Rush affected the start of the American Civil WarWhy Clay Allison’s psychotic breaks made him a dangerous outlawHow many men Billy the Kid really killedWhat the Earp brothers were really like and what truly happened at the O.K. CorralHow Seth Bullock tamed Deadwood without killing a single manAnd much, much more!Scroll up and click the “add to cart” button to learn more about the Wild West!

Genres: History, Nonfiction

142 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 15, 2021

Reviews

[M Hewitt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very enlightening

A short book that really puts into perspective the actual events that really happened during those heady days of the "Wild" West.

It's such a shame that the civilised tribes - those that welcomed settlers in which to trade and integrate with - had to get caught up in the unnecessary violence that occurred during those times.

The times of "Manifest Destiny". A term only coined to hide the real reasons of the Anglo-American plundering of the American resources. As usual, money and greed were the real reasons behind this issue. Sad in lots of ways.

[Heide Roberts · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great introduction to the Wild West

A very well written short summary of some of the main characters who made this brief period off American history so renowned. It manages to remove most of the romantised notions we have taken for granted for so long, yet still succeeds in retaining its fascination.

[Chris Passingham · Rating 3 out of 5]

More reiteration of old myths of outlaws turned to heroes who were merely taking advantage of no or poor law enforcement, and white settlers who actively participated in the mass genocide of the indigenous population

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great historical piece. Well told and enjoyable to read.

This book could be used in a High school classroom. Well written and paints a believable picture of early America.

[Vince Pillig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting and good reading!

Good reading! Brie f but to the point. Hold your attention and covers a lot of ground in a short period. Found it enjoyable.

[Mark Solle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting history


Nice to read how the west progressed, how each group of people affected each other. Understandable how each person was covered without the hype.

[Audrey Fryer · Rating 5 out of 5]

well informed and interesting

Even though it’s fact , doesn’t lose its western interest , it’s a must read if you enjoy the stories of the Wild West