Reseña del libro "Wild Bill Hickok: King of the Gun Fighters (en Inglés)"
Wild Bill Hickok: King Of The Gun Fighters is a biography of the legendary American frontiersman and lawman, James Butler Hickok, popularly known as Wild Bill Hickok. The book is written by Allison Hardy and provides a comprehensive account of Hickok's life, from his early years as a farm boy in Illinois to his adventures as a buffalo hunter, scout, and gunfighter in the Wild West.The book explores Hickok's reputation as a skilled marksman and fearless fighter, as well as his legendary exploits in various frontier towns, including Abilene, Kansas, where he served as a marshal. The author also delves into Hickok's personal life, including his relationships with women, his gambling habits, and his struggles with alcoholism.Through extensive research and interviews with historians and descendants of Hickok, the author paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of this iconic figure of the American West. The book also includes rare photographs and illustrations of Hickok, his associates, and the towns and landscapes he inhabited.Overall, Wild Bill Hickok: King Of The Gun Fighters is a gripping and informative biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most legendary figures in American history.This is a new release of the original 1943 edition.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.
