Leon Claire Metz, a highly regarded historian, does more than just list names; he provides a cohesive look at the lives of over 500 men and women who shaped the American frontier.

“This encyclopedia has good, pertinent information without being too murky and obtuse. The writing is smooth... and is in a plain language you can just fly through.” Amazon UK

: Metz’s primary goal is to strip away the "dime novel" exaggerations. It serves as an essential tool for separating the legendary exploits of the OK Corral from the gritty, often brutal reality of 19th-century lawlessness.