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Wild Bill And His Era: The Life And Adventures Of James Butler Hickok

Wild Bill And His Era: The Life And Adventures Of James Butler Hickok

Connelley, William Elsey
Harger, Charles Moreau

Hardcover

Historical Figures19th Century United States HistoryTrue Crime

ISBN10: 1436690064
ISBN13: 9781436690065
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 268
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wild Bill and His Era: The Life and Adventures of James Butler Hickok is a biography written by William Elsey Connelley that chronicles the life of one of the most legendary figures of the American West, James Butler Hickok, also known as Wild Bill. The book delves into Hickok's early life, his exploits as a lawman, his time as a scout and spy during the Civil War, and his later career as a gambler and showman. Through extensive research and firsthand accounts, Connelley paints a vivid portrait of Hickok, exploring his complex personality, his reputation as a marksman, and his infamous gunfights, including the one that led to his death in Deadwood, South Dakota. The book also examines the broader historical context of the American West during Hickok's era, touching on topics such as the Indian Wars, the rise of the cattle industry, and the development of towns and cities. Overall, Wild Bill and His Era is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most iconic figures of the Wild 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.

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