Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West [Paperback]

Richard M. Patterson (Author)

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About the Author

Author Richard Patterson lives in Indianapolis, where he is a freelance editor and writer. He is currently working on his fifth book on Western history, a biography of Butch Cassidy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 250 pages
• Publisher: Johnson Pub Co (October 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933472897
• ISBN-13: 978-0933472891
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,419,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For scholarship or novelists seeking accuracy, May 17, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West (Paperback)

Richard Patterson's Historical Atlas Of The Outlaw West offers the western history buff a state-by-sate, town-by-town guide to the outlaws, gunmen, and desperadoes of the Old West. The lively, informal narratives of hold-ups and gunfights are illustrated by historical photography. Facsimile 19th-century maps show the land the way it was during this era, while road directions to ghost towns, hideouts, and hold-up sites are provided (when ever possible) making the Historical Atlas Of The Outlaw West a useful travel guide as well. Of special value is the system of cross-references, useful for following the careers of outlaws and lawmen across the state boundaries. Whether as an historical reference for scholarship or novelists seeking accuracy, or just for the fun of the stories themselves for the western fan, Historical Atlas Of The Outlaw West is very highly recommended reading.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must for Old West enthusiasts., July 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West (Paperback)

I bought this book when I saw that it was in its sixth printing, which means it must be good reading. It is. The author covers the famous outlaw sites in most of the western states and many of the not so famous sites. It's an especially good book to take along on a trip through the West. I strongly recommend it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wild West traveler's guide, February 19, 2007

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Mesquite Pete (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Historical Atlas of the Outlaw West (Paperback)

This book is chock full of information concerning the people and places where our western history took place. The author's interest lies mainly in bank robberies, train robberies, and supposed sites of buried treasure. His subjects are well known outlaws of the day, and many that are still not widely known. He will picque your interest with clues to the where-abouts of long ago secrets hideouts, and remind you that more research in this area may lead to new discoveries just waiting to be found. While this book was written in 1985, and subsequent research has improved our knowledge of some of the subjects covered, Richard Patterson is a well repected wild west historian for a reason. Are you a wild west buff looking for a way to spice up your next road trip vacation? This book may just be your next vacation guide.