Bob Boze Bell
In 1999, Bell bought True West magazine (published since 1953) and moved the editorial offices to Cave Creek, Arizona. He has published and illustrated groundbreaking books on the West. Among the subjects are Wyatt Earp, Billy the Kid and Doc Holliday. His series of Western gunfights is titled Classic Gunfights. In addition to his efforts for True West, Boze's work has appeared in Arizona Highways, Playboy and National Lampoon. He has illustrated numerous book covers and appears as a guest speaker on the History Channel, Discovery Channel and the Westerns Channel.
Stories by Bob Boze Bell
Naco Debacle
"If my ammunition had not given out, I might have served them the same way."
Slaughter
"They answered with their guns in their hands."
Irate Ira Nails the McClellands!
Former Texas Ranger Ira Aten rides into the Texas Panhandle town of Dimmitt.
How I Ruined My Kids For History
On car trips my father would only stop for gas, food, oil and maybe, open wounds.
Shoot-Out at Cottonwood Springs?
Wyatt Earp and his men take breakfast north of Contention, Arizona, on the San Pedro, then ride south toward the Babocomari River to scout out possible hiding places of various criminals.
Photos Don't Lie!
We got a sneak peek at a great new photo book Historic Photos of Texas Lawmen by Mike Cox. Really some stunners in there.
How Did Davy Really Die?
Just after midnight, Gen. Santa Anna orders his 2,064 troops to move toward their assault positions.
House Party Shoot-Out
A fight to the death at the Battle at Stone Corral.
Ketchum Goes Out Alone
Camped in a cave, two miles south of Folsom, New Mexico, Tom Ketchum waits until dark, then mounts up.
