A unique pictorial celebration of the West, lavishly illustrated and unsurpassed in its authenticity: a collector's item for anyone interested in America's Colorful past. From the Lewis and Clark Expedition to today's Western films and videos, here are the arms and adventures who made the Colt, the Winchester, and many oilier marques into American legends. Over 300 color plates, and over 200 black-and-white photos.
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A history of the American West, as detailed by the broad range of arms and their users.
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A unique pictorial celebration of the West, lavishly illustrated and unsurpassed in its authenticity: a collector's item for anyone interested in America's Colorful past. From the Lewis and Clark Expedition to today's Western films and videos, here are the arms and adventures who made the Colt, the Winchester, and many oilier marques into American legends. Over 300 color plates, and over 200 black-and-white photos.
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The best book on Old West guns,
This review is from: The Peacemakers: Arms and Adventure in the American West (Hardcover)
This book is one of the most beatiful I have seen. If you like cowboy guns, buy this book. The extraordinary amount of information provided on the text is surpassed only by the quality and variety of the pictures. The book is divided in chapters coverring all aspects of the life during the period, and gives special details on guns of famous men. It is a great source for all cowboy shooters and gun collectors.
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Fascinating and beautiful book ....,
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This review is from: Peacemakers: Arms and Adventure in the American West (Hardcover)
My gun loving son, cried when his teacher would not let him bring this book to school to show his friends. It's absolutely gorgeous with an interesting text and glorious photos. We love the section showing the actors and their screen guns.
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heroes and villians galore...,
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This review is from: The Peacemakers: Arms and Adventure in the American West (Hardcover)
...not to mention scouts, indians, showmen, shootists, etc. I can't say enough good things about this book, or any other book by R.L. Wilson. Wilson is the official company historian for Colt, and has written many excellent titles including, but not limited to: "Colt: an American Legend"; "Steel Canvas: the Art of American Arms"; "Winchester: an American Legend", etc. Wilson covers any topic in a thorough, intelligent and entertaining fashion. Like all Wilson's books, "Peacemakers" includes a profusion of beautiful color plates. Highly, highly recommended.
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The Emperor Napoleon's sale of the Louisiana Territory played a vital role in the westward expansion of the youthful United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
marshals service, presentation model, holster rig, iron mounts, ivory grips, pipe tomahawk, sporting rifle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wild West, Buffalo Bill, Civil War, New York, United States, San Francisco, Little Bighorn, Colt Single Action, Santa Anna, New Mexico, Wells Fargo, Theodore Roosevelt, Texas Rangers, Colt Model, Single Actions, Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, Mexican War, Kit Carson, Dodge City, Winchester Model, John Wesley Hardin, Annie Oakley, Samuel Colt, Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum Browse Sample Pages:
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The Emperor Napoleon's sale of the Louisiana Territory played a vital role in the westward expansion of the youthful United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
marshals service, presentation model, holster rig, iron mounts, ivory grips, pipe tomahawk, sporting rifle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Wild West, Buffalo Bill, Civil War, New York, United States, San Francisco, Little Bighorn, Colt Single Action, Santa Anna, New Mexico, Wells Fargo, Theodore Roosevelt, Texas Rangers, Colt Model, Single Actions, Billy the Kid, Wild Bill Hickok, Mexican War, Kit Carson, Dodge City, Winchester Model, John Wesley Hardin, Annie Oakley, Samuel Colt, Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum Browse Sample Pages:
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- Visions of the West: The Corporate Art Collections of Torch Energy Advisors Incorporated and Gulf Canada Resources Limited by Melissa Baldridge on page 258
- Tombstone: The Guns & Gear by Peter Sherayko in Back Matter
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