The gunfighter: man or myth?

The gunfighter was a man bred in a lawless and violent era of civil war, range wars, and greed for land and gold. As the West became settled and law and order were established, the gunfighter passed into the realm of romance. What part of the gunfighter legend is true?

Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Rosa, Joseph G.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Norman, University of Oklahoma Press [1969]
Edition:	[1st ed.].
Subjects:	Criminals > West (U.S.) Peace officers > West (U.S.) Criminals. Peace officers. West United States. Law enforcement. Festschriften.