THE SHOOTERS

Here’s a real treasure from my collection.

Leon Metz’s encyclopedic knowledge of the so-called Gunfighter is on prominent display here.

This is one of many essential books to have in your collection if you are a fan of the Old West and especially the mythology of the Gunfighter.  Within these pages, Leon’ll clear it all up for you. 

THE GUNFIGHTERS: THE BEST OF THE WEST

Fawcett Gold Medal books, in the 1980’s, decided to do a “Best of The West” series of short story books, each one spotlighting a particular group or mode of transportation so common to the Old West. 

This one I was particularly interested in because  the myth of the Gunfighter is celebrated here.  I was especially psyched to see that Pat Garrett’s account of his killing of Billy The Kid leads off.  However, it turned out to be (from what I remember) dull and uninsightful.  The rest of the book, however, is worth the price of admission.