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Paperback Pistol Packin' Madams: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West Book

ISBN: 0762737751

ISBN13: 9780762737758

Pistol Packin' Madams: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West

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Between 1840 and 1870, hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2,000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land, gold, adventure, and a better life. Although only a few women were numbered among the very first pioneers, those who did take the risk changed the face of the United States forever. The Western woman left the restrictions and conventions of her way of life behind and carried...

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Pistol Packin Madams

Great and Fast read. Gives you a humorous and historical look at life in the old west for the ladies who dared to brave the times without benefit of acceptance by the more conservative population.

Pistol Packin' Madams

Enjoyed this book very much. It's always interesting to find out how different authors compare the lives of certain individuals and learn more about them as you read. This book is a compilation of short stories about women who lived hard lives and resorted to violence in some instances. I found it to be interesting and entertaining.

Pistol Packin' Madams: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West

Great read. Fun, detailed and so interesting I didn't put it down until the end. How astounding to learn how important these women were to the economy and civilization of the West. It's truly unfortunate these women have never been given the acclaim they deserve.
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