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
