In the mid-1890s, a band of murderers and thieves terrorized law-abiding citizens of Indian Territory. Defying the Indian lighthorse, Indian police, and Indian sheriffs, as well as United States marshals, they plundered at will the towns and trains of what is now northeastern Okklahoma. Vying for dominance of the gang were William Tuttle "Bill" Cook and Crawford "Cherokee Bill" Goldsby, two of the most vicious badmen ever to plague Judge Isaac Parker's Fort Smith judicial district. This is more than a ripping good story of adventure in the Old West. As Shirley details the Cook gang's bloody deeds it becomes increasingly apparent that the problems of youth crime and gang violence are not unique to twentieth-century America but have deep, historical roots.
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Seller: Placitas Community Library, a non-profit organization, Placitas, NM, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This book has no stains. The spine is tight and intact. The dust jacket does have two one-inch rips on the top front. There is also some wear on the dust jacket on the upper spine. Placitas Community Library is a small, rural library located in an unincorporated area. All proceeds help pay for the operating expenses of the library. Seller Inventory # ABE-1743208001517
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_459402376
Seller: Earl The Pearls, Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Inscribed by author. Binding tight and square. Pages clean and free of writing or marks. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # AZ634-024
Seller: The Book Merchant, LLC, Stillwater, OK, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Used Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo., 180 pages, black cloth over boards. Book is crisp and clean, unmarked, without bumping. Jacket is just off crisp, with a 1/8' short tear at the bottom front joint area. Has a store sticker from a now closed Stillwater, OK bookstore. Inscribed by author on front free endpaper. Signed By Author. Seller Inventory # 51965
Seller: Archives Books inc., Edmond, OK, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Signed. Signed and inscribed by Glenn Shirley on flyleaf. Jacket in Good condition. No markings on text. Historic Oklahoma Bookstore on Route 66. Packages shipped daily, Mon-Friday. Seller Inventory # mon0000742683
Seller: Lady Lisa's Bookshop, Chester, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Used: Acceptable. Condition good. Has dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 25456
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Seller: The Book Files, Broken Arrow, OK, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket show very little use. SIGNED and inscribed by the author and Larry Derryberry. A nice copy. ***PROMPT, PROFESSIONAL SERVICE!***. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # A20760C
Seller: Gene W. Baade, Books on the West, Renton, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 1st printing. Cloth. 180pp. Illus. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Association copy signed by Shirley", from the library of Western outlaw-lawman authority Robert K. DeArment, with his signature under Shirley's. Fine in near fine (tiny edge tear) dj. Seller Inventory # 1412132
Seller: Westgate Bookshop, Sleaford, LINCS, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Very light signs of use. Blank signed by author to half-title. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 051279
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Seller: Gene W. Baade, Books on the West, Renton, WA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Cloth. 180pp. Illust. Notes. Bibliography. Index. Signed by Shirley. A well-researched account of this "band of murderers and thieves" who "terrorized Indian Territory" in the mid - 1890s. Includes the infamous Crawford "Cherokee Bill" Goldsby, one of "the most vicious badmen ever to plague Judge Isaac Parker's Fort Smith judicial district." Fine, like new in dj. Another scarce & desirable Shirley book. Seller Inventory # 0711349