The Encyclopedia Of Lawmen, Outlaws, And Gunfig... May 2026

: Metz’s primary goal is to strip away the "dime novel" exaggerations. It serves as an essential tool for separating the legendary exploits of the OK Corral from the gritty, often brutal reality of 19th-century lawlessness.

If you want a for Western history that you can actually pick up and read rather than just use as a heavy doorstop, this is it. It is especially recommended for those who have moved past the "legend" and want to know exactly who these gunmen truly were. The Encyclopedia of Lawmen, Outlaws, and Gunfig...

: Readers from Amazon praise the book for being a "good primer" that avoids becoming too "murky and obtuse". The writing is noted for being plain and smooth, allowing you to fly through dense historical information easily. : Metz’s primary goal is to strip away