Wyatt Earp: The Life Behind the Legend - Softcover

Tefertiller, Casey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471283622 ISBN 13: 9780471283621

Publisher: Wiley, 1999

Synopsis

"Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a moredeeply researched and convincing account." --Evan Connell, authorSon of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn

"The book to end all Earp books--the most complete, and mostmeticulously researched." --Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: TheGunfighter Who Never Was

"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive accountthat has been written about the development and career of anOld-West lawman." --The Tombstone Tumbleweed

"A great adventure story, and solid history." --KirkusReviews

"A major contribution to the history of the American West. Itprovides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp'scolorful career, and places into context the important role that heand his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizonaterritory. This important book rises above the realm of Westernbiography and shows the development of the Earp story in historyand myth, and its effect on American culture." --John Boessenecker,author Gold Dust and Gunsmoke

"The ultimate Wyatt Earp book." --Professor Richard BrownUniversity of Oregon

About this title

About the Author

CASEY TEFERTILLER is a former writer for the San Francisco Examiner with a keen interest in the American West.

From the Back Cover

"Quite impressive. I doubt if there has been or will be a more deeply researched and convincing account." ―Evan Connell, author Son of the Morning Star: Custer and the Little Bighorn

"The book to end all Earp books―the most complete, and most meticulously researched." ―Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: The Gunfighter Who Never Was

"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive account that has been written about the development and career of an Old-West lawman." ―The Tombstone Tumbleweed

"A great adventure story, and solid history." ―Kirkus Reviews

"A major contribution to the history of the American West. It provides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp's colorful career, and places into context the important role that he and his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizona territory. This important book rises above the realm of Western biography and shows the development of the Earp story in history and myth, and its effect on American culture." ―John Boessenecker, author Gold Dust and Gunsmoke

"The ultimate Wyatt Earp book." ―Professor Richard Brown University of Oregon

"The book to end all Earp books—the most complete, and most meticulously researched." —Jack Burrows, author John Ringo: The Gunfighter Who Never Was

"The most thoughtful, well-researched, and comprehensive account that has been written about the development and career of an Old-West lawman." —The Tombstone Tumbleweed

"A great adventure story, and solid history." —Kirkus Reviews

"A major contribution to the history of the American West. It provides the first complete and accurate look at Wyatt Earp's colorful career, and places into context the important role that he and his brothers played in crime and politics in the Arizona territory. This important book rises above the realm of Western biography and shows the development of the Earp story in history and myth, and its effect on American culture." —John Boessenecker, author Gold Dust and Gunsmoke

"The ultimate Wyatt Earp book." —Professor Richard Brown University of Oregon

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471283622
• ISBN 13: 9780471283621
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416