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Journalist and historical writer Howard Bryan began his career at the Albuquerque Tribune and later became a reporter and columnist on New Mexico culture and history. Bryan has written several books on his experiences in New Mexico including Wildest of the Wild West: True Tales of a Frontier Town toon meer on the Santa Fe Trail and Robbers, Rogues, and Ruffians: True Tales of the Wild West. He was also featured on The Real West, an Arts and Entertainment program. Bryan was awarded a 1994 Governor's Award for Excellence and Achievement in the Arts and a 1994 Spur award from the Western writers of America for his book The Incredible Elfego Baca. (Bowker Author Biography) toon minder

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Biography of frontier lawman Elfego Baca, a colorful and controversial Mexican-American lawman and attorney in New Mexico from 1884 into the turn of the century.

In 1884, as a 19 year-old deputy sheriff, he fought of a gang of Anglo cowboys in a two day siege, giving him a reputation as a gunfighter which he used to advance his career to sheriff, attorney, private detective, school superintendent, mayor and district attorney in New Mexico territory.
 
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ramon4 | Nov 1, 2016 |
A series of stories reworked from newspaper columns. They are mostly from the years between 1880-1900. While entertaining and interesting they show how insecure the facts of history.

The stories are well written and interesting. I recommend the book.
 
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xenchu | Jul 10, 2010 |

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Werken
10
Leden
113
Populariteit
#173,161
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½ 3.4
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2
ISBNs
13
Talen
1

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