The Odyssey of Burt Alvord: Lawman, Train Robber, Fugitive [Paperback]

Don Chaput (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Westernlore Pr (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870261118
• ISBN-13: 978-0870261114
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,094,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Arizona Scoundrel, September 1, 2000

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Marilyn Mowery (Irvine, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Odyssey of Burt Alvord: Lawman, Train Robber, Fugitive (Paperback)

Recently, a friend sent me a gift of a book. One that I would never have purchased on my own. What a surprise! Don Chaput has written a biography of a scoundrel who not only enforced the law in Arizona, but planned two major railroad robberies, and then a jailbreak that paralyzed half the state. Not having a background in this field, I found that Chaput was able not only describe historical points, but he was able to bring a rather dry sense of humor to the subject.

Alvord was a unique character. A lawmen who planned two of first major train robberies in the country. Broke out of jail and led the state and federal troops into Mexico seeking his capture. Alvord served his time in Yuma Territorial Prison and upon his release disappeared from sight. His death is a mystery as to location and time.

I'm not a reader who would normally turn to such a book, but I thought Chaput brought such creativity and color to Alvord that I will now seek new subjects in this part of American history.