atlantabelle's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting, quick read
I've always had an interest in the old west so I had to get this as book. While it was pretty interesting, some parts dragged on a bit or were pretty dry so I did skip a few parts.
I've always had an interest in the old west so I had to get this as book. While it was pretty interesting, some parts dragged on a bit or were pretty dry so I did skip a few parts.
tomadavis53's review against another edition
5.0
I was never a big fan of O'Reilly's tv show but love his books. Very well researched and written, each one I've read.
seak's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting stories, but didn't seem too off what is known. Clearly the "old west" as we know it is glorified good guy/bad guy cowboys and "indians" stuff that has been overly misrepresented in media (from dime books of the time to movies), but I don't think anyone doesn't know that at this time...
papi's review against another edition
2.0
While somewhat interesting, this is really oriented more to a youthful audience. Each chapter is dedicated to a different individual from US history, such as Daniel Boone, Davy Crockett, and so forth. The chapter are relatively short, and the "histories" are quite superficial. Still, I learned a few things I hadn't known previously, such as that Daniel Boone was once accused of treason (and found innocent). It would be fun to read it and talk about it with my grandchildren, if any of them ever shares my interest in early American history. Other than that rather far fetched possibility, it's not for me.
aloyokon's review against another edition
4.0
I never read anything from Bill O'Reilly, but I'm glad I picked up this book from the conservative commentator. It's a nice look at various characters that inhabited the Old West and of how their legends entered American culture.
the_next_chapter101's review against another edition
5.0
It was an interesting history lesson. I would have preferred to have the money comparison from that era to now instead of just today's approximate amount. I highly recommend if you enjoy learning about crime in the 1800s.
sdmftn's review against another edition
4.0
An introspective into the lives of some of the famous characters of the Wild West. Entertaining from the beginning, and rather in-depth. Me of the highlights for me however, listening to the audiobook, was the narration by Tom Wopat and his accents used when speaking in the voices of the character. I think he should have used that accent on The Dukes of Hazzard. All in all, an entertaining read that didn’t make you feel like you were in a standard history class as you learned about these people and times.