Wild Bill Hickok

It has not been the purpose of this book to novelize Wild Bill Hickok. That has already been done, and rather effectively. The main purpose of this work is to find out what was real, and what imaginary, in the stories about him. Wild Bill was a fascinating personality to all who knew him. The mere mention of his name never failed to bring a crash of brasses from the orchestra. His friends never ceased to chant his praises as an honest man, an incredibly accurate pistol shot, and an individual who was without fear in the presence of danger.

Contents:

The Prince of Pistoleers

Ancestry and Early Manhood

The Magnum Opus of Pistolry

The Mccanles Mystery Solved

Wartime Adventures

Fight With Conquering Bear and a New Indian Romance

The Duel With Dave Tutt

A Blue Ribbon Outburst of Guns

On the Plains With the Wilson Party

Marshal of Hays City and Abilene

Wild Bill Starts a Wild West Show

Traits and Personal Appearance

Three Shooting Stars

A Visit to Cheyenne

Romance and Marriage

The Calamity Jane-Wild Bill Myth

Last Days

The Trial and Execution of Jack Mccall