Give a Boy a Gun: The True Story of Law and Disorder in the American West (Paperback)

from glinfoot

Slow in the middle, end was worth it. Sad commentary on how judicial decisions often take into consideration the cost of a trial and the political future of the participants rather than justice. Sad how juries look at emotional justification rather than facts. Sad that the victimsreputation was s...

from slug9000

This was a highly readable book about the story of Claude Dallas, the culture of guns, hunting, and trapping in the rural American west, and the failings of our criminal justice system. The author is a compelling storyteller, so the actual storyline about Claude Dallas's life, the murders, and th...

from Alinevada

This is a compelling story and especially poignant for those who live in the modern west. The myths, legends and values of the "old west" are used by some to justify antisocial and lawless behavior. This story, as told by the crime writer, Jack Olsen, is a perfect example of an individual wrappin...

from Alinevada

This is a compelling story and especially poignant for those who live in the modern west. The myths, legends and values of the "old west" are used by some to justify antisocial and lawless behavior. This story, as told by the crime writer, Jack Olsen, is a perfect example of an individual wrappin...