The Encyclopedia Of Lawmen, Outlaws, And Gunfig... [OFFICIAL]

: Beyond people, the book includes entries on specific events, geographical locations, and even the terminology and language used at the time. Community Perspective

Leon Claire Metz, a highly regarded historian, does more than just list names; he provides a cohesive look at the lives of over 500 men and women who shaped the American frontier. The Encyclopedia of Lawmen, Outlaws, and Gunfig...

“This encyclopedia has good, pertinent information without being too murky and obtuse. The writing is smooth... and is in a plain language you can just fly through.” Amazon UK : Beyond people, the book includes entries on

Readers generally find it to be an "indispensable" part of a Western historian’s library, though some note that certain entries could benefit from even stronger sourcing. The writing is smooth

: 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.