The True Story Of Wild Bill Hickock

By James W. Buel and James William Buel

Book Overview

The True Story of Wild Bill Hickock is a book written by J.W. Buel that tells the real-life story of the legendary American frontiersman and gunfighter, Wild Bill Hickock. The book provides a detailed account of Hickock's life, from his early days as a farmer and teamster to his rise as a skilled lawman and gunfighter in the American West. It explores his many adventures, including his time as a scout for the Union Army during the Civil War, his involvement in the Kansas-Missouri border wars, and his infamous gunfights in towns like Abilene and Deadwood. The book also delves into Hickock's personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. Overall, The True Story of Wild Bill Hickock is a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of the most iconic figures of the American 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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161641890
• ISBN13: 9781161641899
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 102 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"