Testimonials

William Chemerka, founder of The Alamo Society and author of The Alamo from A to Z and Davy Crockett from A to Z —
“From Davy Crockett and Buffalo Bill to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Michael P. O’Connor highlights the unique and fascinating tales of various frontier legends and their interesting New York City sojourns.”

Brian Gibson President of The Alamo Society
A must have book if you like the OLD WEST
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
“A must have book if you like the OLD WEST. As a fellow Alamo Society member I would use this a tour guide book when i go to New York again”

Amazon Customer
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2016
“This book is full of interesting, little-known insights about classic western figures. Each Wild West character is brought to life with skillful writing, depth of knowledge, and a sense of humor. An enjoyable read for any history-lovers, especially New Yorkers!”

Pam Crail
An Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2016
“Excellent book. I enjoyed the detail of Wild West legends and appreciated the tie in to NY and its landmarks. As a naturalized Texan, I liked the information on Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett.”

Richard Seaman
Old New York, lost than found.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
“This is a well written and insightful lesson of forgotten New York City history that needs to be told.”

Suzanne Sheppard
The tourist’s would have enjoyed the connection of NYC landmarks with the western characters
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2016
“Wish I had this book when I was a NYC Tour Guide. The tourist’s would have enjoyed the connection of NYC landmarks with the western characters.”

Cal7
A amazing trip through time and place – where you’d least …
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
“A amazing trip through time and place – where you’d least expect it. O’Connor’s debut book is a fun, but academically enlightening book for the novice or seasoned student in western history.”