Wild Bill Hickok

By A. M. Anderson

Book Overview

Wild Bill Hickok is a biography written by A.M. Anderson about the legendary American frontiersman, lawman, and gunfighter James Butler Hickok, also known as Wild Bill. The book takes the reader on a journey through Hickok's life, from his early years as a farmer and wagon driver to his time as a scout for the Union Army during the Civil War, and his later career as a lawman and gunslinger in the Wild West.The author delves into Hickok's personal life, including his relationships with women, his gambling habits, and his reputation as a skilled marksman. Anderson also explores Hickok's involvement in some of the most famous events of the Wild West, such as the Battle of Little Bighorn and the shootout at the O.K. Corral.Throughout the book, Anderson provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of a complex and often misunderstood historical figure. He draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper accounts, to paint a vivid picture of the man behind the legend.Overall, Wild Bill Hickok is a compelling and informative biography that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the history of the American West or the lives of iconic figures like Wild Bill.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432562320
• ISBN13: 9781432562328
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"