Author Description

""Ben Thompson: Man With A Gun"" is a biography written by Floyd Benjamin Streeter about the life of one of the most notorious gunfighters of the Old West, Ben Thompson. The book chronicles Thompson's life from his early days in Texas as a lawman, to his time as a professional gambler and gunfighter, and ultimately to his death in a shootout in San Antonio.Streeter provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Thompson, exploring his motivations, his relationships, and his place in the context of the turbulent times in which he lived. The book also delves into the larger social and political issues of the era, including the tensions between lawmen and outlaws, the rise of organized crime, and the impact of the Civil War on the American West.Throughout the book, Streeter draws on a wealth of primary sources, including newspaper accounts, court records, and personal letters, to provide a rich and vivid portrait of Thompson and the world in which he lived. The result is a compelling and engaging biography that sheds new light on one of the most fascinating figures of the Old West.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.