Rosa, Joseph G

A revision of a 1964 biography of James Butler Hickok, better known as "Wild Bill, " drawing from materials held by Hickok family members to provide accurate information about the life and career of the legendary frontiersman.

A collection of essays exploring the origin and significance of the myths surrounding Wild Bill Hickok, using historical and family documents to clear up misconceptions and put Hickok's legendary reputation into perspective.

An illustrated, informal study of American gunfighters, eschewing the romanticized concept of the men who lived and died by the gun, and attempting to portray them as they appeared to their contemporaries.

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.