Reprint. Originally published: Denver : Big Moutain Press, 1956.

Includes bibliographical references.

Wilson Rockwell presents twenty-two true tales of cowboys, rustlers, politicians, and the often deadly battles of lawmen in Western Colorado during the late 1800's and early 1900's. Read How: * Fishing rights led to a fatal feud on Grand Mesa in the 1890's. * Too much party celebrating set off a fierce 1880's battle between Durango and Farmington gangs. * A Telluride bank president's swindle helped save millions for his customers. * A cowboy shot and killed a lad for pulling the cowboy's chair out from under him, launching a massive manhunt for the killer.