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Book SynopsisBilly the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, the Younger Gang, the Dalton-Doolin Gang, Belle Starr, Wyatt Earp, and Bat Masterson - where does the truth end and the legend begin? Each chapter-length entry here first focuses on the known facts of the people's lives, and then compares the truth to how they have been portrayed in the movies.
Trade ReviewFascinating...recommended for all collections dealing with the film industry and/or western Americana." —
Public Library Quarterly"A great idea for a book, very well realized." —
Past Times"Recommended." —
Big Reel"Looks at the historical and cinematic careers of Billy the Kid, the James-Younger gang, the Dalton-Doolin gang, Belle Starr, Wyatt Earp, Wild Bill Hickok, and Bat Materson." —
AB Bookman's Weekly"Illustrated with well-chosen black-and-white photographs...detailed index...most libraries will want this for their circulating collection for the universal appeal of the subject and for the extensive filmographies." —
ARBA"Handsome, well-researched softcover...also features a useful bibliography." —
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