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Joseph G. Rosa

    Joseph G. Rosa war ein Historiker des Wilden Westens und Autor, der als Hauptbiograf von Wild Bill Hickok und mehreren anderen Persönlichkeiten dieser Zeit bekannt ist. Seine Arbeit konzentriert sich auf die detaillierte Erforschung und lebendige Darstellung zentraler Charaktere der Western-Ära. Rosa bot tiefe Einblicke in deren Leben und die umgebenden historischen Ereignisse und bereicherte so unser Verständnis dieser faszinierenden Zeit. Sein Ansatz basierte auf sorgfältiger historischer Forschung.

    Joseph G. Rosa
    The Taming of the West: Age of the Gunfighter
    Wild Bill Hickok, Gunfighter
    West of Wild Bill Hickok
    Revolverhelden
    Feuerwaffen in Farbe
    Western-Arsenal
    • West of Wild Bill Hickok

      • 242 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Focusing on the legendary figure of Wild Bill Hickok, this companion volume showcases nearly all known portraits of him, alongside photographs of his family, friends, foes, and significant locations from his life. It serves as a visual tribute to Hickok's enduring legacy in Old West history and popular culture, complementing Joseph Rosa's detailed biography, "They Called Him Wild Bill." The book offers a rich collection of imagery that captures the essence of Hickok's life and times.

      West of Wild Bill Hickok2022
      4,4
    • The Gunfighter: Man or Myth

      • 256 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Set against the backdrop of a tumultuous era marked by civil war and territorial conflicts, this narrative follows a gunfighter who navigates a world where violence is the norm. Engaging in lethal confrontations across Texas, the Kansas-Missouri border, and cattle trails, he embodies the lawlessness of the time. His actions leave a lasting impact, with the black powder smoke of his guns haunting the cow towns and mining camps of the Far West, illustrating the brutal reality of settling disputes through gunplay.

      The Gunfighter: Man or Myth2019
      3,7
    • Wild Bill Hickok, Gunfighter

      A Trading Post on the Upper Missouri

      • 218 Seiten
      • 8 Lesestunden

      Wild Bill Hickok embodies the quintessential gunfighter, merging myth with reality during a time when traditional dueling faded. His gunfights were often marked by a sense of fairness, contrasting with the more chaotic violence driven by passion or intoxication. Serving primarily as a lawman, Hickok's encounters reflect a complex character navigating the law and morality in the Wild West, showcasing the unique dynamics of conflict in an era shaped by easy access to firearms and gambling.

      Wild Bill Hickok, Gunfighter2003
      4,3
    • A collection of three books about the American West, looking at the lives of Native Americans, the age of the gunfighter and the people of the frontier including pioneers, trappers, miners, buffalo hunters, cowboys and lawmen.

      Wild West Trilogy2000
    • Revolverhelden

      Gesetzeshüter, Outlaws, Cowboys, Spieler und ihre Waffen 1840 – 1900

      • 192 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden
      Revolverhelden1998
    • Velkoformátová kniha o historii divokého Západu: Bouřlivý Západ, Rodové spory a válka o pastviny, Kovbojové a chaos kravích měst a Zákon a pořádek: Od pušek k soudcovskému kladívku.

      Pistolníci. Lidé a zbraně na hranici v letech 1840-19001996
      4,2
    • The West

      From Lewis and Clark to Wounded Knee

      • 176 Seiten
      • 7 Lesestunden

      Complemented by more than two hundred vintage and color photographs, the chronological story of the opening and settling of the West includes the success of the Lewis & Clark survey, the fur trade, the gold rush, the Pony Express, the railroads, and more.

      The West1995
    • Bouřlivá historie Spojených Států od expedice Meriwethera Lewise a Williama Clarka až po bitvu u Wounded Knee.

      Americký západ1995
      4,7
    • This large-size volume introduces gunfighters from the West, with many color and B&W illustrations of rifles, pistols, and artifacts.

      The Taming of the West: Age of the Gunfighter1993
      3,9