Wildcat: The Untold Story of Pearl Hart, the Wild West's Most Notorious Woman Bandit
By John Boessenecker
Read by Courtney Patterson
Unabridged
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781665104845
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ISBN: 9781665104838
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ISBN: 9781665104852
| Runtime: | 8.08 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The little-known story of Pearl Hart, the most famous female bandit in the American West.
On May 30, 1899, history was made when Pearl Hart, disguised as a man, held up a stagecoach in Arizona and robbed the passengers clean 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 fate after her later release from prison has long remained a mystery to scholars and historians—until now.
Drawing on groundbreaking research into territorial records and genealogical data, John Boessenecker’s Wildcat 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 provides a crucial lens into the lives of the rare women who made their mark in the American West.
Author
Author Bio: John Boessenecker
John Boessenecker is considered one of the leading authorities on crime and lawlessness in the Old West. He is the award-winning author of Bandido: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez and When Law Was in the Holster: The Frontier Life of Bob Paul. In 2011 and 2013, True West magazine named him a “Best Nonfiction Writer.” He has appeared frequently as a historical commentator on PBS, The History Channel, A&E, and others.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction/History |
| Runtime: | 8.08 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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