Jr. Bainbridge

Gun Barons (eBook, ePUB)

The Weapons That Transformed America and the Men Who Invented Them

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Produktbeschreibung

Discover the captivating tales of six trailblazing men who revolutionized American history through their groundbreaking repeating weapons.

In Gun Barons, John Bainbridge, Jr. weaves a compelling narrative that explores the lives and legacies of iconic figures like Colt, Smith & Wesson, Winchester, and Remington. These visionary inventors and shrewd businessmen played pivotal roles during a crucial period in United States history, from westward expansion in the 1840s through the Civil War and into the early Gilded Age.

Driven by personal ambition and forged in the fires of conflict, these men propelled the young nation to the forefront of global industrial powers. Their ingenious creations not only helped preserve the Union during its darkest hour but also sowed the seeds of future divisions that would reshape the American landscape a century later.

Embodying the intoxicating spirit of American individualism, these gun barons left an indelible mark on the nation's psyche. Gun Barons masterfully captures the essence of an era and the larger-than-life figures who defined it, offering a fascinating glimpse into the origins of modern gun culture and the enduring influence of these legendary arms merchants.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: St. Martin's Publishing Group
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781250266873
• Artikelnr.: 62426598

Autorenporträt

John Bainbridge, Jr. is a freelance writer and former reporter for The Baltimore Sun and Legal Affairs Editor for The Daily Record in Maryland. He coauthored the nonfiction book, American Gunfight: The Plot to Kill Harry Truman and the Shoot-out that Stopped It. Bainbridge has also written for magazines, including Smithsonian and Audubon. He practiced law in the private sector, served as a law clerk for judges on Maryland's highest court, and worked as a Maryland Assistant Attorney General.

Inhaltsangabe

Cast of Characters
Introduction
1. Devil Yack
2. Rise of the Showman
3. Master of Steel
4. Mobtown
5. From Bayonets to Guns
6. The Indentured Brother
7. Revolution in the Blood
8. Eyes West
9. Crafting a Warrior's Tool
10. Walker Gets His Colts
11. The Fall of Edwin Wesson
12. The Wrath of Samuel Colt
13. Conquering the Evil Collar
14. To London 'midst Iron and Glass
15. Perfection in the Art of Destruction
16. Evolution
17. A New Organ of Destructiveness
18. In King Colt's Shadow
19. The Smith & Wesson Moment
20. Of Silk and Steel
21. A Gathering Rush for Weaponry
22. Call to Arms, Any Arms
23. Catching Up to War: 1862
24. A Baron's Bid for Dynasty
25. The Henry or the Spencer?
26. Gettysburg
27. A Living Sheet of Flame
28. No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy
29. The Wages of Peace
30. Centennial
31. Sacred Iron
Epilogue
Acknowledgments
Notes
Index