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Shotguns and Stagecoaches: The Brave Men Who Rode for Wells Fargo in the Wild...

by Boessenecker, John | HC | Good
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Condition
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781250184887
Book Title
Shotguns and Stagecoaches : the Brave Men Who Rode for Wells Fargo in the Wild West
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Item Length
9.8 in
Publication Year
2018
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
John Boessenecker
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Transportation, History
Topic
General, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY)
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Width
6.2 in
Number of Pages
368 Pages

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The true stories of the Wild West heroes who guarded the iconic Wells Fargo stagecoaches and trains, battling colorful thieves, vicious highwaymen, and robbers armed with explosives. The phrase "riding shotgun" was no teenage game to the men who guarded stagecoaches and trains the Western frontier. Armed with sawed-off, double-barreled shotguns and an occasional revolver, these express messengers guarded valuable cargo through lawless terrain. They were tough, fighting men who risked their lives every time they climbed into the front boot of a Concord coach. Boessenecker introduces soon-to-be iconic personalities like "Chips" Hodgkins, an express rider known for his white mule and his ability to outrace his competitors, and Henry Johnson, the first Wells Fargo detective. Their lives weren't just one shootout after another--their encounters with desperadoes were won just as often with quick wits and memorized-by-heart knowledge of the land. The highway robbers also get their due. It wouldn't be a book about the Wild West without Black Bart, the most infamous stagecoach robber of all time, and Butch Cassidy's gang, America's most legendary train robbers. Through the Gold Rush and the early days of delivery with horses and saddlebags, to the heyday of stagecoaches and huge shipments of gold, and finally the rise of the railroad and the robbers who concocted unheard-of schemes to loot trains, Wells Fargo always had courageous men to protect its treasure. Their unforgettable bravery and ingenuity make this book a thrilling read.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
1250184886
ISBN-13
9781250184887
eBay Product ID (ePID)
242714487

Product Key Features

Book Title
Shotguns and Stagecoaches : the Brave Men Who Rode for Wells Fargo in the Wild West
Number of Pages
368 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
General, United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY)
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Transportation, History
Author
John Boessenecker
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
19 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
6.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Praise for Texas Ranger :"Colorful and comprehensive." - True West Magazine "The author's painstaking research... brings forth an astounding story... A superb account." - The Washington Times
Lccn
2018-019773
Dewey Decimal
388.3/41092278
Lc Classification Number
He5903.W5b64 2018
Table of Content
Introduction Part One: The Gold Rush Era 1. Wells Fargo's Pioneer Messenger: Pilsbury "Chips" Hodgkins 2. The First Wells Fargo Detective: Henry Johnson 3. From First Stage Driver to Shotgun Messenger: Henry C. Ward 4. Twelve- Gauge Justice: Daniel C. Gay Part Two: The Stage Robbery Era 5. From Pony Express to Wells Fargo: "Shotgun Jimmy" Brown 6. The Rifleman: Steve Venard 7. A Shotgun Messenger in Old Montana: John X. Beidler 8. "Honest, Faithful & Brave": Eugene Blair 9. Chief Special Officer: James B. Hume 10. Riverman, Expressman: Andy Hall 11. The Man Who Captured Black Bart: Harry N. Morse 12. True Grit: Mike Tovey 13. Vigilante Vengeance: Buck Montgomery 14. Double-Barreled Death: Billy Hendricks Part Three: The Train Robbery Era 15. "I Ain't Afraid of Any Man": Aaron Y. Ross 16. Train Robbers' Nemesis: John N. Thacker 17. "Die, Damn You!": J. Ernest Smith 18. Shotguns and Dynamite: Charles F. Charles 19. "Send a Coffin and a Doctor": Jeff Milton 20. Fighting Wages: David Trousdale Epilogue: A Legacy Squandered Acknowledgments Notes Index
Copyright Date
2018

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    Great book, accurate and detailed history of those who served as shotgun messengers for Wells Fargo in the days when the west was still wild up until 1918 when American Railway Express took over the company. Their whose story has never been told, between 1852 and 1915 at least 53shotgun messengers died in the line of duty. Brave individuals who didn't give up the fight and protected the shipments for the company and it's passengers.

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