Chris Enss

"More Tales behind the Tombstones tells the stories behind the deaths (or supposed deaths) and burials of even more of the Old West's most nefarious outlaws, notorious women, and celebrated lawmen--and a couple from back East"--Provided by publisher.

"From Calamity Jane's relentless pursuit of Wild Bill Hickok to Emma Walters, who gave it all up for the dashing Bat Masterson--and learned to regret it, the stories from the Old West are full of stories that are familiar and entertaining to readers today. Meet Agnes Lake Hickok, the intrepid wife of Wild Bill Hickok and learn about the last love letter he sent before being dealt the dead man's hand. Learn the story behind the charming performer Lotta...

Kate Barker wanted the nice things of life: the lovely home, the fine clothes, and lots of money in the bank. Kate ended up with a police slug in her heart and $10,200 in her wallet. Kate Barker, according to FBI records, was an overbearing mother who somehow lost her way on the path of motherly love. In attempting to guide, she misguided. In trying to spread affection, she nurtured hate. In her attempts to fulfill a warped sense of motherly duty,...

AMERICAN HISTORY: C 1800 TO C 1900. Amidst the mining camps, cattle ranches, desolate landscapes, and gold mining towns of the Wild West were a succession of women who survived dangerous gambling games against ruthless men whose pride was staked on always having the upper hand."The Lady Was a Gambler" presents a collection of action-filled portraits of fifteen infamous women gamblers from the Old West.Among those profiled are "Poker" Alice Ivers,...