Shotgun For Hire. The Story Of "Deacon" Jim Miller, Killer Of Pat Garrett

GLENN SHIRLEY

Publication: University of Oklahoma Press, 1970, Norman

First edition. 12mo. Red cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the spine, black front and rear endpapers, ix [blank], 131 pp., foreword, illustrated from photographs, portraits, bibliography, index. The story of Miller from the time he was eight years old when he murdered his own grandparents to 1909 when he died by lynch mob in Ada, Oklahoma. "Jim Miller was probably the most dangerous man in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico during the declining years of western frontier violence." Previous owner"s names on half-title, else a near-fine copy in dust jacket with some rubbing and edgewear, a 1" closed tear to bottom edge of rear panel, and light chipping to spine ends.

Inventory Number: 52536