Books with title Gunfighters of the Wild West

The gunfighters of the Old West are an important part of the history of the United States. Their rugged individualism, their bold courage, and their iron will inspired young America and the settlers of the Western territories. The 19th-century newspapers of the East Coast introduced Americans to these men. Some of their readers became gunfighters in the struggle for survival during the move westward.Whether lawmen like Wild Bill Hickok and Wyatt Earp, or outlaws like The James Brothers and Billy the Kid, gunfighters became legendary as masters of the six-gun. This book offers you the opportunity to explore their lives, their strengths and foibles, and the myths about them that live on.The story of the gunfighters of the Old West is also augmented in these pages by a variety of photos taken during that time. Also included is a Study Guide especially for students, with a list of books selected to help you further explore this era. The editors of Blue Shoe Press have carefully assembled everything in this book, and students and parents will appreciate the approach taken, with its balance of text and photos. Our special table of contents is linked to each section so that you can go right to the information you seek.Join us for the telling of these stories: the heroism, the triumph, and the tragedy of the gunfighters of the Old West.

In the West during the late 1800s, guns were tools-as good or as bad as the men who used them. Buffalo hunters used guns to earn their living. Many Westerners hunted wild game to feed themselves and their families. Outlaws used their guns for evil reasons-to rob banks and trains, and to murder people. But lawmen used their guns to stop outlaws. The struggle between lawmen and outlaws was a battle between good and evil. It was a life and death struggle that took place in towns like Tombstone and Dodge City. But the forces of law and order finally won, and the West was tamed. Profiles include the good, the bad and the good gone back. Bat Masterson, Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid, Jesse James and John Wesley Hardin are just a few of the names included. Bill O'Neal has served two-terms as the "Official State Historian" of Texas. He has written more than 40 books and has appeared as an expert on numerous television shows and documentaries.

Did you know... Billy the Kid was a gunfighter in New Mexico? Billy was involved in a feud called the Lincoln County War? Billy could slip out of handcuffs easily? Billy once escaped from jail by climbing through a chimney?The Biography Readers: •Combine easy-to-read stories with fun activities•Build reading skills while covering social studies content•Engage all levels of students using an interesting, interactive approach•Can be used as an excellent tool for RTI, Remediation, Reading Recovery and ESLThis Biography Reader also shows students the obstacles and hardships that many of our country's heroes had to overcome, their struggles, attempts, failures, perseverance, accomplishments and the ultimate success they achieved, taking their place in America's history. This reader emphasizes the roles of family and education, responsible decision-making, taking responsibility for oneself, civic responsibility, work ethic, self-motivation and more!