Knights of the Sixgun
A Diary of Gunfighters, Outlaws and Villains of New Mexico
by Bob L'Aloge
ISBN: 0962294039
ISBN-13: 9780962294037
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Barbed Wire Pub
Published date: 1991
Size: 6.25 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 0.6 pounds
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Knights of the Sixgun: a Diary of Gunfighters, Outlaws and Villains of New Mexico
Bob L'Aloge
Las Cruces, New Mexico,USA: Yucca Tree Press, 1991 SIGNED; FIRST EDITION. Stories of New Mexico's most famous gunfighters, outlaws and villains, inc. Bill the Kid, George Compton, the Black Gunman of Las Cruces, Bronco Sue Yonkers, horse thief and prostitute. Drawing of native Hoosier, Gov. Lew Wallace. Inscribed " Happy Trails " on dedication page. Very clean copy, Maps and illustrations. . Signed by Author. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Plus/No Jacket. Illus. by Marquita Peterson. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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