Wanted! Wanted Posters of the Old West and Stories Behind the Crimes

WANTED!A Most Wanted Book for History Buffs & True Crime FansStep back into the rough-and-tumble days of the American frontier with Wanted Posters of the Old West, a riveting look at outlaws, fugitives, and the crimes that made them infamous. Unearthed from a courthouse basement in Missoula, Montana, this collection is a true historical gem—perfect for Western enthusiasts, true crime readers, and collectors of Americana.Nearly 150 authentic wanted posters, fugitive notices, and Pinkerton circularsInfamous outlaws featured: Jesse James, Kid Curry, Butch Cassidy, and moreCrimes from seduction to safe-blowing—the wild, wild West in raw detailInsightful background on crime, identification, and 19th-century justiceCurated by acclaimed historians Barbara Fifer and Martin Kidston". . . Is a boozer, a dope fiend and an all-around dead-beat." Just one of the many unforgettable descriptions from the posters themselves."It immerses the reader in instance after instance of startling derring-do." —Dave Walter, Research Historian, Montana Historical SocietyBold, gritty, and brimming with real-life drama, Wanted Posters of the Old West offers a rare glimpse into the outlaws and oddities of Western justice—and the posters that once called for their capture. Read more