Marshal Of The Last Frontier: Life And Services Of William Matthew Bill, Tilghman, For Fifty Years One Of The Greatest Peace Officers Of The West - Hardcover

by Zoe Agnes Stratton Tilghman (Author)

""Marshal of the Last Frontier"" is a biography of William Matthew ""Bill"" Tilghman, who served as a peace officer in the American West for fifty years. The book covers Tilghman's life and career, from his early days as a cowboy and buffalo hunter to his time as a lawman in Oklahoma. Tilghman was known for his bravery and dedication to justice, and he played a key role in some of the most significant events of the Old West, including the Dalton Gang's attempted robbery of the Santa Fe Railroad and the infamous shootout at Ingalls. The author, Zoe Agnes Stratton Tilghman, was Tilghman's wife and provides an intimate and detailed portrait of his life and character. The book is a fascinating look at the history of the American West and the legendary figures who helped shape it.Western Frontiersmen Series, No. 3.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.