How “Wild” Was the Wild West? Debunking Five Myths about America's
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Few eras in history can compete with the romanticism of the Wild West. But how "wild" was the Wild West? Were armed robberies as common? Did people settle scores using quick draw shootouts? Did settlers and native Americans clash as often as movies want us to believe?
Few eras in history can compete with the romanticism of the Wild West. But how wild was the Wild West? Were armed robberies as common? Did people settle scores using quick draw shootouts? Did settlers and native Americans clash as often as movies want us to believe?
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5 Ridiculous Myths Everyone Believes About the Wild West
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5 Ridiculous Myths Everyone Believes About the Wild West
[Faust, Daniel R.] on . *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Real Story Behind the Wild West (The Real Story: Debunking History)
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The Real Story Behind the Wild West (The Real Story: Debunking History)
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5 Ridiculous Myths Everyone Believes About the Wild West
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