Dan Rottenberg

The title is a bit misleading (and probably picked by the publisher), Slade wasn't really a gunfighter, but instead a much more interesting and complex character. A soldier in the Mexican-American War, he became a freighter in the West when that was a very dangerous occupation and then became one of the top field managers for the overland stage and mail lines. The author writes not only about Slade (of whom we really don't know that much about) but really (and enjoyably) goes in-depth on many major aspects of the West in the 1850s and early 1860's. Those inclined to verify the author's facts will be happy to peruse the ninety pages of notes and a large biography. Highly recommended.… (altro)