ASIN: B01FPLXXLG
Publisher: Amazon.com Services LLC
Pages: 258
True Stories of Western Badmen, Outlaws, Gunfighters, and Lawmen of the Old WestFor over 150 years, the image of western bad men has thrilled readers and filled movie screens. Who hasn’t heard of Jesse James, the Dalton Brothers, Black Bart, or Belle Starr? They are as much a part of American folklore as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Something about the West has brought out the best and the worst in mankind. The funny thing is, a cult following has developed around many of these bandits, making them out to be something they were not.Bad Ass Outlaws Who Made Their MarkThe legend that grew up around Joaquin Murrieta was that he was just a normal guy who moved from Mexico to California and tried to strike it rich during the gold rush. Instead, he discovered a big sign that read, “No Mexicans Allowed.” His supporters say that because of the Foreign Claim Tax ...
