Military Firearms, United States History - General & Miscellaneous, Collectible Firearms & Weapons
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Overview
Written with Lead offers a compelling narrative history of twenty-one tragic episodes in American history - all involving firearms, heroes, and the ongoing public fascination with guns and gunfighters. Spotlighting events such as the massacre at Little Bighorn and the bloody ambush of Bonnie and Clyde, and featuring three new essays (including one on the siege at Waco, Texas), William Weir explores the history, culture, and mythology of guns in surprising and unpredictable ways.Synopsis
Examines episodes in American history involving firearms, heroes, and the popular portrayal and mythic nature of guns and gunfighters.Editorials
Library Journal
This updated edition of the 1992 original now offers 21 famous and infamous historical incidents involving mass deaths through firearms, ranging from the battle of Little Big Horn and the St. Valentine's Day Massacre to the Columbine shootings and District of Columbia sniper murders. Weir's goal is to separate the facts from the myth surrounding many of these widely known incidents. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.New Gun Week
Well-researched and thorough.Book Details
Published
June 15, 2026
Publisher
Barnes & Noble
Pages
368
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780760790694