Spirit Gun Of The West: The Story Of Doc W. F. Carver (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258044114)

""Spirit Gun of the West: The Story of Doc W. F. Carver"" is a biography of the legendary showman and marksman, Doc W. F. Carver. Written by Raymond W. Thorp, the book chronicles Carver's life from his early days as a buffalo hunter to his rise as a famous performer in Wild West shows. Carver was known for his incredible marksmanship, performing feats such as shooting glass balls out of the air and hitting small targets while riding horseback. The book also delves into Carver's personal life, including his relationships with his family and fellow performers. Thorp provides a detailed and engaging account of Carver's life, shedding light on the man behind the legend. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Wild West history or the life of Doc W. F. Carver.""Western Frontiersmen Series, No. 7. Plainsman, Trapper, Buffalo Hunter, Medicine Chief Of The Santee Sioux, World's Champion Marksman, And Originator Of The American Wild West Show.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Raymond W. Thorp
ISBN-10: 1258044110
ISBN-13: 9781258044114
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2011
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d