Nevada Gunsmoke
Author | : Elmer D. McInnes |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 234 |
Release | : 2022-01-27 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781476686318 |
ISBN-13 | : 1476686319 |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Nevada Gunsmoke by : Elmer D. McInnes
Download or read book Nevada Gunsmoke written by Elmer D. McInnes and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2022-01-27 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 1860 to 1900, many towns in Nevada sprang up to serve the mining camps in the area. These towns provided the breeding ground for a unique character known as "the mining camp gunman." This book delves into the violent and gritty lives of various Nevada characters, including gunfighting miner Dick Prentice, lawman and politico Leslie Blackburn, peace officer William McKee, ruthless killer Hank Parrish, outlaw escape artist John Burke and other characters.