Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West - Wilson Michael R.
Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West - Wilson Michael R.
AutorzyWilson Michael R.
Stagecoach robbers evolved as a consequence of the discovery of gold or silver, or some other mineral treasure, and a town would "spring forth from the earth" overnight. Roads were soon built and stage lines began operating. A "pitching Betsy" would take out bullion and dust and bring in payrolls, always through country that was rough and isolated. The temptation to get rich quickly was too great for some, and the demand, "Hold! Throw out that treasure box!" was heard all too often in the Old West. Most robberies were never solved, but many robbers were caught, indicted, tried, convicted, and sentenced. This book includes a collection of 15-20 of the most thrilling stagecoach robberies from 1875-1905.
EAN: 9780762741274
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530GGP03527KS
Rok wydania
2006
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202
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Miekka
Format
15.2x22.9cm
Język
angielski
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14 dni na łatwy zwrot
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530GGP03527KS
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9780762741274
Rok wydania
2006
Elementy
202
Oprawa
Miekka
Format
15.2x22.9cm
Język
angielski
Autorzy
Wilson Michael R.
Stagecoach robbers evolved as a consequence of the discovery of gold or silver, or some other mineral treasure, and a town would "spring forth from the earth" overnight. Roads were soon built and stage lines began operating. A "pitching Betsy" would take out bullion and dust and bring in payrolls, always through country that was rough and isolated. The temptation to get rich quickly was too great for some, and the demand, "Hold! Throw out that treasure box!" was heard all too often in the Old West. Most robberies were never solved, but many robbers were caught, indicted, tried, convicted, and sentenced. This book includes a collection of 15-20 of the most thrilling stagecoach robberies from 1875-1905.
EAN: 9780762741274
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