Contents: The laureate of the lariat The way West Mountain men Law and order in the West: outlaws and lawmen The age of the gunfighter Gambling Gunfighter profiles The Mormons Cowboys and Indians. Charles Goodnight ; Louis L'Amour's Indians The buffalo hunters Great institutions of the West. The Texas Rangers ; Pinkerton's National Detective Agency The Civil War Wells Fargo & Co Gold diggers Western towns The railroad Western women
Summary:
The Old West of L'Amour comes to life through researched text and illustrations sure to enrich the reader's experience of his historically accurate tales. His celebrated books are best loved for their detailed settings, authentic equipment, and strong moral characters who respect the environment of the West and rights of the Native American
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