Featured in this lot is this 1944 edition of Famous Sheriffs & Western Outlaws by William MacLeod Raine and presented to you with a E.A. Brininstool signed letter from the ex-collection of the C.M. Russell Museum and John Kleinschmidt. The book is a collection of true stories about the most notorious outlaws and sheriffs of the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts: the first part focuses on the sheriffs who were responsible for maintaining law and order in the Wild West, while the second part details the lives of the most infamous outlaws who terrorized the region. The sheriffs section includes stories about legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Wild Bill Hickok, who were known for their bravery and quick thinking in dangerous situations. The outlaws section includes tales of notorious bandits like Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and Butch Cassidy, who became infamous for their daring robberies and escapes from the law. Throughout the book, Raine provides vivid descriptions of the Wild West, including its landscape, culture, and people. He also delves into the political and social factors that contributed to the rise of outlaw culture in the American West. Provenance: From the John Kleinschmidt collection which was on loan to the C.M. Russell Museum from 1987 to 1993 and included in the "The Cowboy West: 100 Years of Photography 1992-1993 exhibit. The condition of this of this book is good with very little wear to the outside cover of the book, showing some browning to the pages consistent with age but otherwise shows a good overall condition. The measurements of this book is 8 1/4" x 5 3/4" x 1". The collective weight of this book is 12oz.