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Cautionary Tales Presents: Getting out of Dodge from Revisionist History

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Ascendancy of Firearms in Dodge City

This chapter explores the historical significance of Dodge City, particularly during the era when the six-shooter firearm transformed civilian access to guns. It discusses the technological advancements in revolver design and their impact on society from the 1850s to the 1880s.

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