John Boessenecker
John Boessenecker is an American historian and bestselling author.
He specializes in the history of Wild West California.[1][2]
Life
He studied history at San Francisco State University.[3]
He received his law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.[4]
Career
He initially trained to be a lawyer and he still possesses a license to practice law in the state of California.[5]
He later found success as an author. His books have received positive reviews from the Wall Street Journal and the Dallas Tribune.[6][7]
Bibliography
Some of his notable books are:[8][9][10]
- Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde
- When Law Was in the Holster: The Frontier Life of Bob Paul
- Bandido: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez
- Lawman: Life and Times of Harry Morse, 1835–1912
- The Grey Fox: The True Story of Bill Miner, Last of the Old-Time Bandits
- Gold Dust and Gunsmoke: Tales of Gold Rush Outlaws, Gunfighters, Lawmen, and Vigilantes
- Badge and Buckshot: Lawlessness in Old California by John Boessenecker