Old West Chronicles

by Glenn Davis

Overview

This book is in keeping with the spirit of Tombstone Resident and diarist George Parsons who documented events through most of his life. Most notable is the diary Parsons maintained are the events he documented in Tombstone, Arizona beginning in 1879. His first-hand coverage continued throughout Tombstone's turbulent years. In this book the journal entries reach beyond Tombstone covering historic events throughout the west. The facts presented will help dispel some myths, or reinforce popular beliefs regarding the people or events discussed relevant to that time. The format keeps to chronological order by date and offers stories from mining boom towns including Deadwood, South Dakota and Tombstone, Arizona. Additionally, stories from the famous Kansas cow towns including Abilene, Dodge City, and Wichita providing extraordinary insight into their most historic events. The stories here include the exploits of heroic peace officers such as Seth Bullock, Wyatt Earp, James Butler "Wild Bill" Hickok, Bat and Ed Masterson, Bill Tilghman, and many others. Further, there are other characters from the old west covered here including the gunfighting gamblers John Henry "Doc" Holliday and Luke Short. Lastly, the exploits of the old west's most famous outlaw Billy the Kid.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781544923635
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	03/28/2017
Pages:	368
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x 0.76(d)

About the Author

Glenn Davis is the author of "Keeping the Peace - Tales from the Old West" and "Love and Danger in the Old West." His books are non-fiction containing stories of legendary old west characters and events. Glenn is a retired U.S. Navy Chief and a Vietnam War veteran. During his career, he safeguarded our nation's top military secrets while serving with the Defense Intelligence Agency at the Pentagon. Following his retirement from the Navy, Glenn worked in the private sector in a variety of positions in security management. Most notable of his career experiences would be his work as a Private Investigator and Bail Enforcement Agent where he utilized his skills as a fugitive hunter. In 2016 Glenn appeared giving commentary on the nationally televised program "Tom Smith: The Two-Fisted Marshal of Abilene." The show was part of the American Lawmen series which was produced by Cineflix and appeared on the American Heroes channel. Glenn resides with his wife Susan in Frankfort, Kentucky. He is a commissioned Kentucky Colonel and a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.