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Best of the West Biographies
6 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
Each of these books tells the story of a legend of the American West: one lawman, an African-American cowboy, and two notorious outlaws. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the sometimes choppy texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers theses Best of the West Biographies titles: Bill Pickett, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Wyatt Earp.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
Each of these books tells the story of a legend of the American West: one lawman, an African-American cowboy, and two notorious outlaws. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the sometimes choppy texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers theses Best of the West Biographies titles: Bill Pickett, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Wyatt Earp.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
Each of these books tells the story of a legend of the American West: one lawman, an African-American cowboy, and two notorious outlaws. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the sometimes choppy texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers theses Best of the West Biographies titles: Bill Pickett, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Wyatt Earp.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
This biography of Oakley--the expert sharpshooter with a heart of gold--keeps its sentences short and simple and its text full of interesting tidbits (e.g., after her hair turned gray, the "Western girl" wore a brown wig to perpetuate her youthful image). Scattered throughout the unattractive layout are archival photos outlined with olive-colored frames. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Nell Beram
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
Each of these books tells the story of a legend of the American West: one lawman, an African-American cowboy, and two notorious outlaws. Archival photographs and drawings enhance the sometimes choppy texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers theses Best of the West Biographies titles: Bill Pickett, Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Wyatt Earp.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(4)
4-6
Best of the West Biographies series.
This biography depicts the life and accomplishments of a Native American hero. The factual account, although somewhat romanticized, tells of Crazy Horse's victories, particularly at Fort Phil Kearny and Little Bighorn. Landau briefly discusses the Crazy Horse Memorial sculpture. Illustrations, maps, and archival photographs are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
6 reviews
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