Wicked Western Slope mayhem, mischief and murder in Colorado /

"Early promoters of Colorado's Western Slope would have had settlers believe the area was one of proper behavior and upstanding morality. But this was not the case. Hot tempers led to quick trigger fingers and Main Street shootouts. Drinking, gambling and thieving were popular pursuits, an...

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Main Author: Brockett, D. A.,
Format: Book
Language: English
Published: Charleston, SC : History Press, 2012.
Physical Description: 140 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • I fought the law and ...
  • Moxie posses
  • The art of flight
  • Prohibition punch
  • Red all over
  • Gentle banditos
  • A matter of murder
  • Backtracks
  • A potpourri of predicaments.