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Dave Southworth is a writer and historian of the early American West. His specialties include the gold and silver mining boom and the lawlessness of the post-Civil War period. Dave has compiled an impressive list of interesting books, videos and audio books on these topics. We invite you to survey his highly informative selections, and hope you will honor us with your order.
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Gunfighters of the Old West
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-9-9
- 224 pages; Softcover
- 68 photographs
- Includes bibliography and index
- $14.95
Old West gunfighters will always fascinate a large segment of our population. From the pages of this book (and its 43 stories) spring the grit and daring of over 250 gunfighters. Individuals such as Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Doc Holliday, Luke Short and Butch Cassidy hold a special place in frontier history. They precipitated many captivating stories, as did a host of other characters, most with lesser reputations. Whether they were wearing a badge, or running from the law, the gunfighters' exploits live in American folklore.
An impressive gallery of photographs complements the text. This book also contains a special chapter entitled "Guns and Gunmakers," which details the evolution of firearms through the 19th century.
Gunfighters of the Old West II
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-06-0
- 232 pages; Softcover
- 70 photographs
- Includes bibliography and index
- $14.95
A Winchester or Colt made brave men even more courageous. When conflicts erupted into gunfights, there was usually a fascinating story to tell. Gunfighters of the Old West II features such noted individuals as Doc Holliday, Cole Younger, Thomas "Black Jack" Ketchum, "Mysterious Dave" Mather, Jim Courtright, John Wesley Hardin, Chris Evans and John Sontag. Much of the action is precipitated by those with lesser reputations.
Bank vaults, stagecoach lockboxes and Wells Fargo safes were frequently easy prey for outlaw gangs. Their members sometimes spent much of their short lives fleeing from the law. Killing was often an act of survival. To a few, it was a way of life. Conversely, there were able peace officers intent on bringing outlaws to justice. Lawmen such as Bill Tilghman, Virgil Earp and Dee Harkey risked their lives for little monetary compensation and a dedication to their badge and what it represented.
Gunfighters of the Old West II strives to present the authenticity behind the individuals and events that are so much a part of American frontier folklore. A special section entitled "Chronology of Frontier Firearms" discusses the weaponry that was prevalent during this period. The text is complemented by a multitude of interesting photographs.
Feuds on the Western Frontier
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-02-8
- 152 pages; Hardcover
- 54 photographs
- Includes bibliography and index
- $19.95
Feuds have occurred around the world—throughout recorded history. This book presents some of the more significant encounters during the post-Civil War period (from about 1865 until shortly after the turn of the century) on the American western frontier. Feuds took on many forms. There were feuds between families, economic struggles, disputes over land rights, political wars, and conflicts between large and small cattle ranchers. The feuds which unfold throughout the pages of this book were selected for inclusion based on interest, renown, variety and historical significance.
Colorado Mining Camps
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-00-1
- 336 pages; Softcover
- 125 photographs; 30 maps
- Includes bibliography, glossary and index
- $29.95
Part of our heritage lies with the hardy people of the rugged gold and silver era, the mines where they worked and the towns where they lived. This book presents 207 communities which were significant in the Colorado mining boom. There were colorful characters of all kinds—heroes and heroines, con artists and gamblers, itinerant preachers and dance hall girls, tin stars and gunslingers, millionaires and paupers, thieves and fools, braggarts and optimists. This is their story and their towns.
Colorado Gold Dust: Short Stories and Profiles
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-0-5
- 176 pages; Softcover
- 48 pen & ink sketches
- Includes bibliography
- $12.95
The early mining settlements had a reputation for being tough and rowdy. There were gamblers and con artists, tin stars and gunslingers, itinerant preachers and parlor girls, paupers and millionaires, heroes and heroines, thieves and cowards, dreamers and fools.
This book includes forty-eight short stories and profiles that arose from that era of our history. Stories of rags to riches, lost gold, extraordinary women and mob justice, among others, and profiles of such fascinating people as Soapy Smith, Baby Doe Tabor, Clara Brown, and Otto Mears.
Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of the San Juans
by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-01-X
- 96 pages; Softcover
- 43 photographs; 10 maps
- Includes bibliography, glossary and index
- $13.95
Each year thousands of people journey to see what still exists from the fascinating gold rush days. The San Juan mountain region is full of mining camps, ghost towns, mills and other mining structures which were centers of activity over a century ago. Every settlement has its own special history—a history which was molded by its industrious and dedicated people. Many towns have withstood the test of time, while others are in various stages of decay. To tour these sites is exhilarating. The flapping shutters and creaking boards will amplify your imagination—so should this book!
Colorado Mining Camps: A Pictorial Treasure of
the Gold and Silver Boom
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-1-3
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 100 minutes
- Video is a condensed version of the complete Colorado Mining Camp Video Series.
- $29.95
Journey with us as we step back in time to a most interesting period of Colorado history, the gold and silver era. Part of our heritage lies with the hearty people who stampeded into the high country, with their picks, shovels and dreams. Mining towns popped up as tent colonies. Gradually, the tents were replaced with log cabins. When a saw mill was completed, frame structures were built. Stores were erected, many with tall and massive false-fronts.
Initially, there were thirty men to every woman, but that would soon change. The early settlements were a melting pot of different people—from different backgrounds—each trying to get rich off of the mountains, or off of others who had already struck paydirt. There were fascinating and colorful characters of all kinds. This is their story—and these are their towns.
The Colorado Mining Camp Video Series
Over a century ago, pioneers stampeded into the high country, with their picks, shovels, and dreams. As gold discoveries were made, mining camps cropped up throughout the mountains. Part of our heritage lies with the hearty people of those days, and the towns and mines where they lived and worked. Each town had its own special history—a history spiced with legend, lore, and colorful people. Journey with us as we step back in time to the gold and silver mining era, a most interesting period in Colorado's past.
The Colorado Mining Camp Series is comprised of seven videos, each illustrating separate geographical areas in which the gold and silver boom took place.
These videos can be purchased separately or as a complete set (please see order form).
Mining Camps of the San Juans
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-8-0
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 40 minutes
- $29.95
The Mining Camps of Northwest Colorado
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-7-2
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 30 minutes
- $27.95
Boulder County Mining Camps: A Look Back
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-2-1
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 17 minutes
- $24.95
The Mining Camps of Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-3-X
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 25 minutes
- $27.95
Leadville: The Boom Years
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-4-8
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 27 minutes
- $27.95
Cripple Creek and the Mining Camps of Teller County
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-5-6
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 20 minutes
- $24.95
The Mining Camps of South Central Colorado
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 0-9644728-6-4
- VHS Video
- BW/Color
- Length: 25 minutes
- $27.95
The Complete Set: Colorado Mining Camp Video Series
Written & Narrated by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-05-2
- 7 VHS Videos
- BW/Color
- $189.95
- Mining Camps of the San Juans
- The Mining Camps of Northwest Colorado
- Boulder County Mining Camps: A Look Back
- The Mining Camps of Gilpin and Clear Creek Counties
- Leadville: The Boom Years
- Cripple Creek and the Mining Camps of Teller County
- The Mining Camps of South Central Colorado
Gunfighters of the Old West
Written & Read by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-03-6
- 4 Audio Cassettes
- Running time: 8 hours
- $24.95
Old West gunfighters will always fascinate a large segment of our population. From the pages of this book (and its 43 stories) spring the grit and daring of over 250 gunfighters. Individuals such as Billy the Kid, Jesse James, Doc Holliday, Luke Short and Butch Cassidy hold a special place in frontier history. They precipitated many captivating stories, as did a host of other characters, most with lesser reputations. Whether they were wearing a badge, or running from the law, the gunfighters' exploits live in American folklore.
Colorado Gold Dust: Short Stories and Profiles
Written & Read by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-04-4
- 4 Audio Cassettes
- Running time: 5 hours
- $24.95
The early mining settlements had a reputation for being tough and rowdy. There were gamblers and con artists, tin stars and gunslingers, itinerant preachers and parlor girls, paupers and millionaires, heroes and heroines, thieves and cowards, dreamers and fools.
This audio book includes forty-eight short stories and profiles that arose from that era of our history. Stories of rags to riches, lost gold, extraordinary women, and mob justice among others, and profiles of such fascinating people as Soapy Smith, Baby Doe Tabor, Clara Brown, and Otto Mears.
Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War
Written & Read by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-07-9
- 2 Audio Cassettes
- Running time: 1.25 hours
- $13.95
The free spirit and daring exploits of Billy the Kid made him one of the most legendary gunfighters in the early American West. Some people think that he was a victim of his time and his environment. Others believe that he was simply a cold-blooded killer. There is truth in both points of view. Billy the Kid was thrust into a deadly economic feud—the Lincoln County War—and soon became one of its key players. His flair for the dramatic and his proficiency with firearms put him in newspaper headlines across the country. This is the story of Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War.
Jesse James and the James-Younger Gang
Written & Read by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-08-7
- 2 Audio Cassettes
- Running time: 1.25 hours
- $13.95
Jesse and Frank James teamed with Cole, Jim and Bob Younger to form the nucleus of the most famous band of bank and train robbers in American history. The James-Younger Gang terrorized bank and railroad officials from 1866 through 1876, at which time the Youngers were captured in Minnesota. Jesse and Frank formed a new gang which operated until Jesse's death in 1882. Excellent marksmanship, superior horsemanship and incredible bravado made Jesse James a legend in his own lifetime. This is the story of the former confederate guerrilla, his men, and their exploits.
Doc Holliday and the Earp Brothers
Written & Read by Dave Southworth
- ISBN 1-890778-10-9
- 2 Audio Cassettes
- Running time: 1 hour
- $13.95
John Henry "Doc" Holliday was the "nerviest, fastest, deadliest man with a six-gun I ever saw," according to Wyatt Earp. "Doc Holliday was afraid of nothing on Earth" stated Bat Masterson, who also indicated that while under the influence of liquor, Doc "was a most dangerous man." Once he realized that he was dying from tuberculosis, Holliday became fearless. He really didn't care whether or not any other gunfighter put him out of his misery. Kate Elder (Doc's mistress) and Wyatt Earp were the deadly dentist's only true friends. The other Earps merely tolerated Holliday because of his friendship with Wyatt. This is their amazing story.
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