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Sifting through layers and layers of myth and legend, Peter Cozzens—the award-winning author of The Earth is Weeping—unveils the true face of Deadwood, South Dakota, the storied mining town that sprang up in early 1876, and was made famous by the HBO series of the same name.

The true story of the Black Hills gold rush settlement once described as “the most diabolical town on earth” and of its most colorful cast of characters, from Wild Bill Hickok to Calamity Jane to Al Swearingen and Sheriff Seth Bullock. "In these pungent pages, you can smell the whiskey, the...

The Gunmen of the American Wild West Collection brings to life the history of the frontier west of the Mississippi in the latter parts of the 19th century. The gunmen ranged from lawmen to cowboys, ranchers, and outlaws. Most of the outlaws in the Old West preyed on banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Although spread thin, the law was present, usually on the level of deputy US marshal, county sheriff, and the town marshal or constable.

In 1874, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer led a US Army expedition into the Black Hills of South Dakota, which was at that time under the control of the Lakota people. To the expedition members, this was unknown territory on the leading edge of the American frontier. The purpose of the expedition was not only to find a possible location for a fort and a route through the Black Hills to the Southwest but also to investigate rumors of gold deposits. Custer’s cavalry and infantry were accompanied by specialist miners and geologists whose role was to search for that gold.

Nat Love, the son of enslaved parents, was born in 1854 on a plantation in Davidson County, Tennessee. In February 1869, Love left Tennessee and found work as a cowboy, first in the Texas panhandle, then in Arizona. Love's story, The Life and Adventures of Nat Love, was published in 1907, and it is considered the only full-length autobiography by an African-American cowhand.

The Wild West has made legends out of many men, but it also forged a lasting legacy for a few of the West's most legendary towns, and alongside the city of Tombstone, Arizona, perhaps the most famous of them was Deadwood in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Deadwood owes its notoriety to some of the colorful people who called it home, and a recent critically acclaimed television series about the town that brought it to life for millions of modern viewers.

Step into the thrilling world of Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road, a captivating western dime novel that captured the imagination of readers in the mid to late 19th Century America. Set against the rugged backdrop of Deadwood, South Dakota, this tale revolves around a bustling gold mine, filled with nail-biting shootouts and the unforgettable presence of Calamity Jane. Join us as we explore adventure, danger, and the wild spirit of the American frontier. (Summary by kirk202)

Join Deadwood Dick, the fearless and quick-witted hero of the classic dime novel series, as he faces down train robbers and other nefarious villains in this thrilling tale of the Wild West. With a history of daring escapades behind him, has he finally met his match? What secrets lie behind the horseshoe brand seared into his chest? Will he be able to rescue the heroine in distress? Dive into this exhilarating story where our valiant hero risks it all to defend the innocent and bring justice to the lawless frontier. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

The cowboy is an iconic figure in American culture. With his hat, boots, and trusty horse, the cowboy rides in at a moment of crisis to intervene against the forces of evil. In the 20th century, the cowboy of the Wild West took center stage in the realm of popular literature.

Dive into the thrilling world of the Wild West with this captivating dime novel, published around 1899. Featuring a cast of roguish gunmen, fierce Native Americans, and gallant gentlemen ready to protect the vulnerable, this story offers a rich tapestry of adventure. At the center of it all is Calamity Jane, a formidable female character who can stand her ground. The legendary hero, Deadwood Dick, has starred in over a hundred tales, becoming so iconic that his name was adopted by several real-life figures from Deadwood, South Dakota. (Summary by Gesine/Wikipedia)

Deadwood, 1876: a notorious little mining town in modern-day South Dakota that was a hive of criminal activity. Thieves, drunkards, prostitutes, and murderers ran rampant among its booming streets. There were over 300 murders in this town during the first year of its existence. When Wild Bill Hickok was brutally shot and killed at point-blank range in the back of the head, it was obvious that someone had to rise up and save the town of Deadwood from itself.