An introduction to the gunfighters, outlaws, gangs, and lawmen of the Wild West, including Billy the Kid, the Dalton brothers, Wild Bill Hickok, and the Earp brothers.
Profiles Wyatt Earp, a peace officer in the "Wild West" who is remembered for his part in a gunfight at the O.K. Corral, where a dozen men fought, several died, and only Earp was not shot.
Chronicles the life of lawman Wild Bill Hickok, describing his daring exploits in Kansas, the Rockies, and other regions of the American West. Includes a glossary, a further reading list, and related Internet addresses.
Through informative text and more than 120 photographs, this history of the U.S. marshals chronicles their role in shaping America from the War for Independence to the present day.
A biography of James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill, discussing his early life in Illinois, his military service, his Wild West show, the birth of legends about Hickok, and his legacy.
Examines the life of Wild Bill Hickok, discussing his childhood on the frontier, his participation in the Civil War, his work as a lawman, and the activities that earned him the reputation as a fearless gunfighter.
Relates events in the personal and professional life of a marshal with nerves of steel, Wyatt Earp, who was known as a peacemaker until the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
