Pistol Packin' Madams: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West

By Chris Enss

Book Overview

Between 1840 and 1870, hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic dreamers embarked on the 2,000-mile journey into the wide-open frontier of the United States in search of free land, gold, adventure, and a better life. Although only a few women were numbered among the very first pioneers, those who did take the risk changed the face of the United States forever. The Western woman left the restrictions and conventions of her way of life behind and carried the struggle of emancipation into areas sacred to the male. She competed in business and politics, bronco busting, smoking, drinking, gambling, and gun-toting. This book celebrates the stories of the non-conforming, gun-toting pioneers who settled the West.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762737751
• ISBN13: 9780762737758
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Two Dot Books
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Pistol Packin Madams

Great and Fast read. Gives you a humorous and historical look at life in the old west for the ladies who dared to brave the times without benefit of acceptance by the more conservative population.

Pistol Packin' Madams

Enjoyed this book very much. It's always interesting to find out how different authors compare the lives of certain individuals and learn more about them as you read. This book is a compilation of short stories about women who lived hard lives and resorted to violence in some instances. I found it to be interesting and entertaining.

Pistol Packin' Madams: True Stories of Notorious Women of the Old West

Great read. Fun, detailed and so interesting I didn't put it down until the end. How astounding to learn how important these women were to the economy and civilization of the West. It's truly unfortunate these women have never been given the acclaim they deserve.