Myths and Mysteries of the Old West (Legends of the West)

How much of what we know about the history of the Old West is true? In this new book, author Michael Rutter looks at the legend and lore behind such notorious figures as Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane and the stories of famous gun fights and battles, telling what __really__ happened. Truth may be stranger than fiction, but these 12 legends stand up to scrutiny, and this book will be a must-read for all western history buffs. "From stories of lost cities of gold to the disappearance of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Myths & Mysteries of the Old West makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the American West's most fascinating and compelling stories"--Back cover