The True Story Of Wild Bill Hickock (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163186497)

""The True Story of Wild Bill Hickock"" by J.W. Buel is a biography of James Butler Hickok, better known as Wild Bill Hickok, one of the most legendary figures of the American Wild West. The book chronicles the life of Hickok, from his early days as a farmhand in Illinois to his time as a buffalo hunter, scout, lawman, and ultimately, a gunfighter. The author provides a detailed account of Hickok's exploits, including his famous shootouts with men like Davis Tutt and Phil Coe. Buel also delves into Hickok's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggle with alcoholism. The book is based on extensive research and includes many firsthand accounts of Hickok's life and times. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the larger historical context of the American West, including the Indian Wars, the Gold Rush, and the expansion of the railroad. Overall, ""The True Story of Wild Bill Hickok"" is a gripping and informative biography of one of the most iconic figures of the Wild West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or the legends of the Old West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. W. Buel
ISBN-10: 116318649X
ISBN-13: 9781163186497
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 100
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.21d