Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West

Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 201
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ISBN-10 : 9781461748465
ISBN-13 : 1461748461
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Book Synopsis Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West by : R. Michael Wilson

Download or read book Great Stagecoach Robberies of the Old West written by R. Michael Wilson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stagecoach robbers evolved as a consequence of the discovery of gold or silver, or some other mineral treasure, and a town would "spring forth from the earth" overnight. Roads were soon built and stage lines began operating. A "pitching Betsy" would take out bullion and dust and bring in payrolls, always through country that was rough and isolated. The temptation to get rich quickly was too great for some, and the demand, "Hold! Throw out that treasure box!" was heard all too often in the Old West. Most robberies were never solved, but many robbers were caught, indicted, tried, convicted, and sentenced. This book includes a collection of 15-20 of the most thrilling stagecoach robberies from 1875-1905.


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