The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter and Frontier Lawmen

The American frontier was a lawless place, where violence was often the only way to resolve disputes. In this environment, a new breed of lawman emerged: the frontier gunfighter. These men were not your typical peace officers. They were skilled with a gun and willing to use it to defend themselves and the innocent, even at the cost of their own life.

One of the most famous frontier gunfighters was Wild Bill Hickok. Hickok was born in Illinois in 1837. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War, and after the war he became a buffalo hunter and a scout. In 1869, he was elected sheriff of Ellis County, Kansas.

Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter (Frontier Lawmen)

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Hickok was a fearless lawman. He was known for his quick draw and his accuracy with a gun. He killed several men in self-defense, and he was involved in several shootouts with outlaws.

In 1871, Hickok was killed in Deadwood, South Dakota. He was shot in the back by a gambler named Jack McCall. McCall was later hanged for Hickok's murder.

Another famous frontier gunfighter was Wyatt Earp. Earp was born in Illinois in 1848. He moved to Kansas with his family when he was a child. Earp served as a lawman in several Kansas towns, and he was involved in several shootouts with outlaws.

In 1881, Earp moved to Tombstone, Arizona. Tombstone was a boomtown, and it was full of outlaws. Earp was appointed deputy U.S. marshal, and he quickly became one of the most feared lawmen in the West.

In 1881, Earp was involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The gunfight was a shootout between Earp and his brothers and a group of outlaws. Three of the outlaws were killed, and one of Earp's brothers was wounded.

Earp was later charged with murder, but he was acquitted. He continued to work as a lawman, and he eventually became a U.S. marshal.

The frontier gunfighters were a unique breed of lawmen. They were skilled with a gun and willing to use it to defend themselves and the innocent. They were often the only law enforcement in a lawless land, and they played a vital role in bringing order to the American frontier.

In addition to the frontier gunfighters, there were also a number of frontier lawmen who were not known for their gunfighting skills. These lawmen were often just as effective as the gunfighters, but they used different methods to enforce the law.

One of the most famous frontier lawmen was Bat Masterson. Masterson was born in Canada in 1853. He moved to Kansas with his family when he was a child. Masterson served as a sheriff in several Kansas towns, and he was also a U.S. marshal.

Masterson was a skilled lawman, but he was not known for his gunfighting skills. He preferred to use his wit and charm to defuse situations. Masterson was also a master of disguise, and he often used this skill to catch criminals.

Another famous frontier lawman was Charlie Siringo. Siringo was born in Texas in 1855. He worked as a cowboy and a buffalo hunter before becoming a lawman. Siringo was a skilled tracker, and he was also a master of disguise.

Siringo worked as a lawman in several Western states. He was involved in several shootouts with outlaws, but he was never seriously injured. Siringo was also a skilled writer, and he wrote several books about his experiences as a lawman.

The frontier lawmen were a vital part of the American frontier. They were the ones who enforced the law and kept the peace. They were often the only law enforcement in a lawless land, and they played a vital role in bringing order to the American frontier.

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Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter (Frontier Lawmen)

by Tom Clavin

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Language	:	English
File size	:	42032 KB
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