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
