The Peacemakers - Arms and Adventure in the American West

Robert Wilson

Summary

An illustrated complete history of firearms in the old American West and of the intriguing people who used them. 
 
Beginning with Native American primitive weaponry, The Peacemakers presents a comprehensive panorama from Lewis and Clark and their historic expedition, through subsequent trailblazing explorers, traders and mountain men, to the Army, the gold and silver miners, gunfighters, gamblers, outlaws, frontier madams and their soiled doves, to peace officers, cowboys and ranchers, as well as sodbusters, shopkeepers and the agents of Wells Fargo, hunters and gentlemen-sportsmen, Wild West showmen and women, to the Western stars of stage, screen, radio, and television. A final chapter provides insights and revelations on collecting arms and related treasures of the frontier.  
 
Designed as a companion volume to the bestselling Winchester: An American Legend and Colt: An American Legend, The Peacemakers matches those award–winning books with a fresh and breathtaking look at the extraordinary variety of Western arms. 
 
In stark contrast to the primitive Native American weapons of the time, the era’s mechanical marvels changed the course of history. These weapons were created by Colt, Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Remington, Marlin, Sharps, Henry Deringer, Hawken, the U.S. armories and subcontractors, and small-shop private gunmakers. This book also features other weapons of interest from that time, like the ubiquitous Bowie knife, and more-many elegantly embellished knives including some by Tiffany & Co.

Available since: 11/10/2015.

Print length: 734 pages.

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