Wild West Gunfighters: A Quick Read

By Brooke Bonham, Academic Links, Allison Bonham

Wild West Gunfighters: A Quick Read is a short, easy-to-read book that brings to life the infamous outlaws and lawmen of the American frontier. This book introduces key figures like Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, and Doc Holliday, along with lesser-known characters such as Belle Starr, Bass Reeves, and Etta Place. Each chapter features a brief article on a gunfighter's life, famous encounters, and their impact on history. Readers will learn about notorious criminals like the James-Younger gang, Butch Cassidy, and the Wild Bunch, alongside lawmen like Pat Garrett and Virgil Earp, who worked to bring them to justice. The book is designed to spark curiosity about the Wild West, its famous gunfights, and its lasting legacy in American history. With simple language and engaging stories, Wild West Gunfighters is the perfect introduction to one of the most exciting chapters in the American frontier.

*Note: These are the same articles used in our curriculum Workbook

Topics:
Overview

Jesse James (1847-1882)

Frank James (1844-1915)

Billy the Kid (1859-1881)

Doc Holliday (1851-1887)

John Wesley Hardin (1853-1895)

Wyatt Earp (1848-1929)

Morgan Earp (1851-1882)

Virgil Earp (1843-1905)

Clay Allison (1841-1887)

Butch Cassidy (1866-1908)

Sundance Kid (1867-1908)

Tom Horn (1860-1903)

Billy Clanton (1851-1881)

Ike Clanton (1847-1887)

Tombstone Jack (Unknown)

Ben Thompson (1843-1884)

Charlie Bassett (1847-1896)

Pat Garrett (1850-1908)

Jesse Evans (1853-1917)

The Younger Brothers (1871-1899)

Tommy Miller (Unknown)

Etta Place (Unknown-1900s)

Belle Starr (1848-1889)

Alfred "Little Al" Smith (1857-1900)

Sam Bass (1851-1878)

Chico "Chick" Davis (1850-1900)

Jack Slade (1831-1864)

Kid Curry (1867-1904)

Dutch Henry (Unknown)

Frank "Blackie" Brown (Unknown)

Bass Reeves

Legacy

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DZP7ZMCW
• ISBN13: 9798313245010
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"