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Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro

Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro


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"A detailed treatment of the bloody Gold Rush California milieu in which Murrieta moved."--Wall Street Journal

New York Times bestselling author and award-winning historian John Boessenecker--as seen on Netflix's Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War--brings the authoritative account of one of the most notorious outlaws of the West

Joaquin Murrieta's story is one for the ages. Fiercely compelling and epically woven, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta details the bloody saga of the Latino outlaw. In myth, he embarked on a noble career as a rebel, fighting against injustice in the rough-and-tumble Wild West. However, though the "Robin Hood of El Dorado" remains a folk hero to many, his extraordinarily dramatic and violent saga has been obscured by layers upon layers of legend--until now.

Through meticulous research and never-before-told stories of the bloody trail Murrieta and his band left in their wake, Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta chronicles their infamous escapades in this brilliant examination of the American story. Award-winning author and definitive Wild West historian John Boessenecker tells the story of Murrieta's sensational exploits and paints an absolutely gripping portrait of the California Gold Rush era for readers of H. W. Brands and Bryan Burrough.

"Boessenecker is by far the most talented author writing about gunfighters today."--Bryan Burrough


About the Author :
John Boessenecker is the author of twelve books, including New York Times bestseller Texas Ranger. He has received the Spur award from Western Writers of America, the Best Book award from Westerners International, and in 2011, 2013 and 2019 True West named him Best Nonfiction Writer. He has appeared frequently as a historical commentator on PBS, The History Channel, A&E, and other media. He lives near San Francisco, California.

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Praise for Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta

"Boessenecker ably exposes the enormous gap between the myth of Murrieta and the man... A larger-than-life figure."--The New York Times Book Review

"Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta... offers readers a detailed treatment of the bloody Gold Rush California milieu in which Murrieta moved."--Wall Street Journal

"Boessenecker is an ace historian."--Frontier Partisans

"With deep research and never-before-told stories, the book transports readers back to the Gold Rush era and explores Murrieta's bloody career and legacy."--CaravanNews

"Detailed, compelling, and dotted with historic photos, paintings, and etchings, this book will be of interest to history buffs and Wild West aficionados."--New Times

"Deeply researched."--BookBub

"John [Boessenecker] has written a page-turner, destined to be an instant classic. [Bring Me the Head of Joaquin Murrieta] is immensely readable, and will be the standard source on its subject referred to by all other scholars for years to come."--Brian Dervin Dillon, The Branding Iron

"An instant classic... John Boessenecker provides the definitive story of Joaquin Murrieta, with a treasury of rare photos, valuable sources and stories one never expected to find."--Santa Cruz Sentinel

"With the precision of a historian and the instincts of a former lawman, Boessenecker peels back the layers of myth surrounding Murrieta..."--Santa Rosa Press-Democrat

"Boessenecker is by far the most talented author writing about gunfighters today."--Bryan Burrough

"Boessenecker's signature storytelling and academic prowess make this an unforgettable read."--The Tombstone Epitaph

"Boessenecker is one of the best American authors publishing today. His most recent history should be considered one of the finest biographies of the Old West, an instant classic. His research is impeccable, revealing and groundbreaking."--True West Magazine


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781335007032
  • Publisher: Hanover Square Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Hanover Square Press
  • Height: 232 mm
  • No of Pages: 512
  • Spine Width: 35 mm
  • Weight: 707 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1335007032
  • Publisher Date: 21 Oct 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Bandit Chief Who Terrorized California and Launched the Legend of Zorro
  • Width: 161 mm


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