Wildcat - by John Boessenecker (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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. Drawing on groundbreaking research into territorial records and genealogical data, 's is the first book to uncover the enigma of Pearl Hart. Hailed by many as "The Bandit Queen," her epic life of crime and legacy as a female trailblazer provide a crucial lens into the lives of the rare women who made their mark in the American West.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><strong>The little-known story of Pearl Hart, the most famous female bandit in the American West. </strong> <p/> 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. <p/> Drawing on groundbreaking research into territorial records and genealogical data, 's is the first book to uncover the enigma of Pearl Hart. Hailed by many as "The Bandit Queen," her epic life of crime and legacy as a female trailblazer provide a crucial lens into the lives of the rare women who made their mark in the American West.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Compelling storytelling paired with extensive research bring together the myths and the truths that have surrounded Pearl Hart for generations." --<em><strong>Booklist</strong></em> <br><br />"Boessenecker continues to surprise us by pulling back the curtain on assumptions and legends about Western events and characters... The questions he asks are fresh and reveal new perspectives, and his prose is literary and highly readable." --<strong><em>True West Magazine</em></strong> <p/>Praise for John Boessenecker<br>"A comprehensive biography... Boessenecker has reaffirmed his place as one of the Best of the West." --<strong><em>True West Magazine</em></strong> <strong>on <em>Bandido</em></strong> <p/>"Fair-minded and thorough... Boessenecker tells the gruesome story with power and force." --<strong><em>New York Times Book Review </em>on <em>Texas Ranger</em></strong> <p/>"The author's painstaking research...brings forth an astounding story.... A superb account." --<strong><em>Washington Times </em>on<em> Texas Ranger</em></strong> <p/>"For serious readers of Western history...<em>Ride the Devil's Herd</em> may well prove the gold standard." <em><strong>--Wall Street Journal</strong></em><em><strong> </strong></em><strong>on </strong><em><strong>Ride the Devil's Herd</strong></em> <p/>"A rich and satisfying read...that unclouds the picture and shows us why these men became legends." --<strong><em>Los Angeles Review of Books </em>on </strong><em><strong>Ride the Devil's Herd</strong></em><br><br>
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