'Two Gun' Bob
Oakley G. 1987. 'Two Gun' Bob. Focus, Boise State University. 12(2):27-31
Describes the life of Robert Limbert and briefly touches on his exploration of Craters of the Moon and the surrounding areas. Focused on the projected image of life in the west, the article focuses on how the flamboyant, romanticized vision of 'how the west was won' came to be. The article describes how Bob Limbert brought his stories of Idaho to people in eastern cities exploiting the image of cowboys with impressive sharp-shooting skills, exploring remote areas and living on the road. The article then continues by showing the American entrepreneurial side of Robert Limbert, the man who exploited the resources offered in the Western frontier. Describes all aspects of Robert Limbert's life.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Oakley, Glenn
- Units
- CRMO
- Keywords
- Exploration, History, Limbert, Robert W.