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A legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper
columnist, Bat Masterson served as sheriff of Ford County, Kansas,
ruled Dodge City, and became an eyewitness to the heyday of the Old
West's most notorious outlaws. His thrilling collection of
mini-biographies reveals fascinating details about a host of
legendary gunslingers, painting a vivid portrait of a world of
sharpshooters, cattle rustlers, and frontier justice. First
published as a series of magazine articles in 1907, these
life-and-death dramas introduce you to some of the most famous
gunfighters America has ever known.
The roundup includes Wyatt Earp, who had a reputation for courage
and calm, but went on the warpath when one of his five brothers was
killed by stagecoach robbers; Doc Holliday, a mean-tempered dentist
who loved poker and moonshine -- and found trouble wherever he
traveled; Ben Thompson, a fearless gunman who served in the Civil
War and was determined to continue fighting after the last battle
ended; Luke Short, a slightly built man with nerves of steel, who
started out as a gambler and ended up a Shakespeare-quoting
gentleman; and Bill Tilghman, who captured some of the West's most
desperate criminals. Illustrated with forty-eight rare 19th-century
photos, these colorful accounts will appeal to anyone with a love
of Western lore.
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