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• Format: Box set, Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 4
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: A&E HOME VIDEO
• DVD Release Date: January 15, 2008
• Run Time: 400 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000WOSB00
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,761 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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Product Description
Join host Kenny Rogers as THE HISTORY CHANNEL brings to life the most legendary cowboys and notorious outlaws of America s western frontier. Then get ready to draw, draw the line, that is, between the facts and fictions about the most fabled men from this bygone era.

Learn the real story behind former rebel soldier turned outlaw Jesse James and his James gang, anti-heroes Billy the Kid and Doc Holiday, as well as lead-slinging lawmen like Stephen F. Austin and his illustrious Texas Rangers. Then meet the real men behind the show business legends of Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody through authentic diary entries, period accounts, rare photos, and expert commentary. And, of course, you ll get up close and personal with two of the most dreaded names in Western lore, Smith and Wesson.

This collection of eight films from the critically acclaimed and fan-revered THE REAL WEST series from THE HISTORY CHANNEL includes:
DISC 1: Buffalo Bill and Wild Bill Hickok
DISC 2: Legendary Cowboys and Law From Behind The Tin Star
DISC 3: The James Gang and The Texas Rangers
DISC 4: Outlaws: The Ten Most Wanted and The Guns That Tamed The West

DVD Features: Laws of the Old West; Glossary of Old West slang; Extensive photo gallery of guns of the Old West; Wanted poster photo gallery; Text biographies of Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hickock, Jesse James, and the Texas Rangers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love The Old West, March 23, 2008

By	Nila M. Stillion "My Christmas Memories" (Canton, Ohio) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this series by the History Channel. The scenery photos are beautiful. The commentary taken from the diaries of cowboys and newspapers are accurate accounts. The History Channel created a small glimpse into the history of the old west into an hour long show. They could not tell all in only hour long glimpses into history. If you want to gain an insight into the old west this is a great way to begin your journey. If you want to become an historian on the old west then you can read many books on the subject. But as a fan of the old west I love watching this series and hope to find more of this series available on DVD.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well presented view of the Old west, July 19, 2008

By	Gullyraker "Barry H." (Moruya, Australia) - See all my reviews

This History Channel set of DVDs uses archival stills & some old movie clips to present a good look at the "real" West. Intelligent commentary, warts & all add to the enjoyment. The Chapters give really good in depth looks at the various Characters & the disc on the Guns of the West is well done except it glosses over the Remington Revolvers which were very well respected by their owners & were probably superior to the Colt Peacemaker.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yee Haw!, December 20, 2008

By	Koreacollieman "MovieMan" (SongTong Korea) - See all my reviews

Yep, this was a real thrill when it was on the air...just like the way they told the tales. No real fluff and lots of solid facts told in an entertaining way. History buffs will get a kick out of and young kids learning about the Wild West might find it a good source to fall back on when Hollywood is done with it's revisionist west....