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Whoa, pardner! Sit y'self down for some good ole storytellin' 'bout the wild, wild West. Western writer Phillip W. Steele and country-music artist John D. LeVan have combined their talents and interests in true stories of the Old West in this exciting narrative and accompanying audiocassette. Steele's book tells the true story of Jesse James, the Daltons, John Wesley Hardin, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. LeVan's original songs are not only entertaining but also based on the true history of these personalities and events.

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"For those interested in stories of the Old West, Outlaws and Gunfighters proves a true narrative, featuring some of the most famous of Western legends." --Critical Review "A good reference for readers new to western outlawry and gunfighters. . . . Steele presents the facts straightforwardly." --Western Outlaw-Lawman History Association The true stories of Jesse James, the Daltons, John Wesley Hardin, the Gunfight at the OK Corral, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid are finally revealed in this thoroughly researched account. Entertaining as well as informative, Outlaws and Gunfighters of the Old West is destined to become a true classic in Western history. The companion audiocassette, featuring music by country-music artist John D. LeVan, is also available. Western writer Phillip W. Steele, past board member of the Arkansas History Commission, serves as president of the National Outlaw and Lawman History Association. A member of Western Writers of America, he is also past president of Friends of James Farm, and president and founder of the James Younger Gang. Also by Phillip W. Steele: Starr Tracks: Belle and Pearl Starr The Last Cherokee Warriors Civil War in the Ozarks Ozark Tales and Superstitions The Many Faces of Jesse James Jesse and Frank James: The Family History

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Whoa, pardner! Sit y'self down for some good ole storytellin' 'bout the wild, wild West. Western writer Phillip W. Steele and country-music artist John D. LeVan have combined their talents and interests in true stories of the Old West in this exciting narrative and accompanying audiocassette. Steele's book tells the true story of Jesse James, the Daltons, John Wesley Hardin, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid. LeVan's original songs are not only entertaining but also based on the true history of these personalities and events.

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