Wildcat : the untold story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West's most notorious woman bandit
by Boessenecker, John, 1953- (Author)
Summary
On May 30, 1899, history was made when Pearl Hart, disguised as a man, held up a stagecoach in Arizona and robbed the passengers at gunpoint. A manhunt ensued as word of her heist spread, and Pearl Hart went on to become a media sensation and the most notorious female outlaw on the Western frontier.... Full description
Summary: |
On May 30, 1899, history was made when Pearl Hart, disguised as a man, held up a stagecoach in Arizona and robbed the passengers at gunpoint. A manhunt ensued as word of her heist spread, and Pearl Hart went on to become a media sensation and the most notorious female outlaw on the Western frontier. Her early life, family and fate after her later release from prison have long remained a mystery to scholars and historians, until now. |
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Physical Description: |
329 pages : illustrations ; .24 cm |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-313) and index. |
ISBN: |
9781335471390 1335471391 |