Description:
Wyatt Earp and Tombstone, Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood, George Custer and the Little Big Horn, Davy Crockett and the Alamo, Bat Masterson and Dodge City; Names and locations forever linked to the legacy and myth of the Old West.
Through hundreds of photographs and illustrations, O'Connor delivers a concise, light-hearted yet accurate depiction of a pivotal event in the settlement of the American frontier, and what the location offers today's visitor, with particular attention devoted to surviving structures, including authentic saloons!
Whether planning a road trip, or simply interested in America's Old West history and culture, the reader is provided an entertaining, and informative look into the locations that shaped the history and myth of the Wild West.
Brief description:
Michael P. O'Connor is a long-time Old West enthusiast and author of The Wild West Meets the Big Apple. He is a member of the Alamo Society, the Wild West History Association, and the Western Writers of America. He is a former U.S. Air Force officer. He has earned a bachelor's degree from Manhattan College and a Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law. O'Connor has been a practicing attorney for over thirty years and he, and his wife, Elise, currently divide their time between Cornwall, New York, and Pompano Beach, Florida.