THE FIGHTING FINCHES
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Discover the wild tales of Wisconsin’s notorious Finch clan in “The Fighting Finches.” This 1930s classic brings to life the exploits of the pioneer outlaws who terrorized early settlers in Rock and Jefferson Counties.
Description
Description
Saddle up and ride along on the trail of Wisconsin’s most notorious clan of pioneer outlaws in “The Fighting Finches”! Originally crafted by the Federal Writers’ Project in the 1930s, this compilation brings to life the wild tales of the infamous Finch family who terrorized early settlers in Rock and Jefferson Counties.
Within these pages, you’ll discover accounts of the Finches’ arrival during the Black Hawk War, their clashes with the law, and their elaborate horse thievery operations. You’ll read about the legendary exploits of the Finch men, from daring jailbreaks to mighty feats of strength, and the striking Finch women, renowned for their beauty, horsemanship, and wild ways. The book also recounts amusing anecdotes and the Finches’ fate during the California Gold Rush and Civil War.
Through descriptive vignettes and colorful storytelling, “The Fighting Finches” paints a vivid portrait of the rough-and-tumble world of Wisconsin’s early settlement, where lawmen and pioneers struggled against bands of outlaws. If you’re a history buff looking for a rip-roaring real good read, this carefully reconstructed glimpse into the past will delight and entertain.
