Description: If you are a historian or enthusiast of firearms - handguns in particular - this book is a super good read. Filled with real-life history. Covers in detail the specific weapon used by a large number of historical figures - bad guys and good guys. Very well illustrated with black and white photos. And this copy is a stated First Edition. Some of the men (and women) and their personal handguns are: Columbus, Langlade, Perry, Aaron Burr, Stonewall Jackson, Sam Walker, John Brown, Jeb Stuart, General Sheridan, John Wilkes Booth, Jesse James, Cole Younger, Belle Starr, Custer, Geronimo, Wild Bill Hickok, Judge Roy Bean, Bat Masterson, Pancho Villa, Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson, Pretty Boy Floyd, Teddy Roosevelt, Patton, and many more. The book also tells where these guns ended up and where now some of them can be seen. This book came from a retired U.S. Army Colonel. He was an avid collector and historian of guns, knives, bayonets, other military items and beyond. He had a large reference library - the best collectors always do. Size of this book is 10 3/8" x 7 1/2". Has 480 pages. Illustrated. This listing is for one original, complete hardcover book with dust jacket. Free shipping to any of the 50 U.S. states. FIRED IN ANGER - Dramatic moments in history, revealed through a detailed study of the personal handguns of famous and infamous Americans. With over 250 illustrations. By Robert Elman. Introduction by Harold Peterson. Published by Doubleday & Company Garden City New York 1968 First Edition Overall condition is very good. No interior markings, staining or foxing. No torn or bent pages. Binding sound. All text and illustrations clean and clear. Dust jacket not clipped. Dust jacket has small amount of wear at edges. See photos please. Returns accepted with full refund if you are not satisfied. (You would need to pay return shipping.) Sorry, no sales to Canada or anywhere other than 50 U.S. states. Book will be well packaged and shipped at my cost. If you visit someone, and you see no books in their house - Run Away! Run Away! SprRm-1-FJB-FKH
Price: 30 USD
Location: Sobieski, Wisconsin
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Garden City New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated
Author: Robert Elman
Publisher: Doubleday & Company
Topic: Firearms History
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1968
