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Title:

Legends of the old West [DVD recording] / A&E Television Networks ; the History Channel.

Format:

[DVD recording] /

Publisher:

A&E Television Networks :

Copyright Date:

p2013

Description:

3 videodiscs (270 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Hickok, Wild Bill,--1837-1876.
Buffalo Bill,--1846-1917.
James, Jesse,--1847-1882.
Texas Rangers.
Cowboys--West (U.S.)--History.
Frontier and pioneer life--West (U.S.)--History.

Other Authors:

History (Television network)
Arts and Entertainment Network.
Lions Gate Films.

Contents:

Disc 1: Wild Bill Hickok. Wild Bill Hickok.
Disc 2: The law from behind the tin star. The law from behind the tin star.
Disc 3: The Texas Rangers. The Texas Rangers.

Summary:

"This extraordinary collection from HISTORY(R) brings home some of the American West's most famous and infamous characters. Live the adventures of the famed William F. Cody in 'Buffalo Bill and His Wild West.' In 'Wild Bill Hickok,' see how the controversial lawman, scout, gunslinger, and professional gambler became a folk hero. Take a ride with 'The Legendary Cowboys' to explore the world of stampeding cattle, blazing gunfights, and life on the range. Uncover the mindset, motivation, and sometimes questionable methods of those who swore to uphold the law in a lawless time in 'The Law from Behind the Tin Star.' Meet 'The James Gang,' the disenchanted Confederates who became the West's most notorious outlaws, and 'The Texas Rangers,' the feared and fearless men who tracked down vicious criminals like them. Gather 'round for these legendary stories of a legendary time and place in American history." --Container.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)851523245

Locations:

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

UGPF911 -- Indianola Public Library (Indianola)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)