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

: 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. The Encyclopedia of Lawmen, Outlaws, and Gunfig...

: Unlike niche biographies, this encyclopedia offers a massive variety of entries, covering household names like Billy the Kid and Wyatt Earp alongside obscure but equally dangerous figures like Bill Doolin or Pearl Hart. It serves as an essential tool for separating

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. : Beyond people, the book includes entries on

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