Posey's Spurs
Howard Greagor's collection of true short stories of Western Colorado provides real insight into outlaw history. Many of the stories in this wonderful book come directly from families of the men who were involved in the desperado days of the Old West. Are you tough enough to read Posey's Spurs?
- Published
- 1999
- ISBN
- 978-1-890437-30-5
- Pages
- 76
- Category
- History
- Place
- Colorado
- Publisher
- Western Reflections
- Listed at
- $13.97
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About this book
Posey's Spurs is a collection of true short stories of Western Colorado, and the record says it gives real insight into outlaw history. Howard Greager gathered them from the families of the men who were involved in the desperado days of the Old West, so many of the stories come from people who heard them at home rather than from a courthouse file.
The catalogue lists the first publication as 1999 from Western Reflections, at 76 pages, under the subjects Local History, Frontier and pioneer life, and Anecdotes. Those headings fit the form: short pieces, one after another, each a local tale. The book closes its description with a dare to the reader, asking whether you are tough enough to read Posey's Spurs.
Who it is for
Posey's Spurs is for readers of Western Colorado local history who like their outlaw stories told as short anecdotes. Because its stories come from the families of the people involved, it will interest anyone who collects oral history of the region. At 76 pages it is a quick read, and it sits well beside the longer regional histories in our library.
Ways to use this book
Writing down a relative's story
The description says many stories came from families. If you have an older relative with a tale from Western Colorado, record it now with a date, a place and the names, then offer a copy to a county museum.
Planning a Western Slope loop
Check each museum's season before you drive. Montrose says it is closed until May 2027, so a trip in winter may need Telluride or a different stop.
Reading more local anecdotes
Look through the History and local history shelves in /library/ for other collections of regional short pieces.
Go deeper
The stories are about Western Colorado and the outlaw days. Museums in the region keep the wider local record that a reader can set beside family memory.
Telluride Historical Museum
A museum in Telluride, Colorado that says on its site that it is associated with the Smithsonian Institution.
Montrose County Historical Museum
A museum at 21 N. Rio Grande Avenue in Montrose. According to its website, it is closed for the 2026 season and reopens May 1, 2027.
History Colorado
The state historical society's site lists its eleven museums and historic sites across Colorado.
Good to know
Is Posey's Spurs fiction?
Where do the stories come from?
Who published it?
Is the author's name spelled two ways?
Have a book of your own?
This is the kind of book the house publishes: regional history, biography, memoir and the stories that belong to a place. Send us yours and a person will read it.