Synopses & Reviews
The Comstock Lode, still the richest mineral discovery in the history of the world, brought a rare assortment of people to Nevada in the 1860s: Cold-blooded Sam Brown sneered while cutting out a man's heart but screamed in terror when the tables turned. Andrew Jackson Davis who hobnobbed with community leaders in the daytime and robbed them at night. Nicanor Rodrigues, born a Spanish hidalgo, was a fearless and imaginative robber who double-crossed his most loyal supporters. Outlaw Tales of Nevada uncovers twelve true stories of some of the Silver State's most scandalous events and most fascinating bandits. From the first train robbery in the West to the perils of Rattlesnake Dick, these lively accounts portray lawless Nevada's colorful and raucous past.
Synopsis
Outlaw Tales of Nevada tells the stories of some of the most fascinating--and least known--badmen to roam The Silver State. Stories range from the first train hold-up in the West to the West's largest prison escape, a murder case that changed the laws of evidence, the perils of Rattlesnake Dick, and the legendary exploits of Langford "Farmer" Peel. Twelve lively true stories portray lawless Nevada's colorful characters and lawless events.
About the Author
Charles L. "Chuck" Convis has been writing Old West history for forty years. He is the biographer of Myles Keogh of Indian Wars fame, and has been published in many western magazines and journals. A retired trial lawyer, he has lived in Nevada for ten years, where he writes and gives talks on Nevada history.