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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 978.020922
EAN: 9780977795598
ISBN: 0977795594
Label: South Dakota State Historical Society
Manufacturer: South Dakota State Historical Society
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 174
Publication Date: 2008-10
Publisher: South Dakota State Historical Society
Sales Rank: 281216
Studio: South Dakota State Historical Society
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A fascinating slender tome addressing the real lives behind popular legends Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
McLaird neatly strips away the legends, tracking both individuals through archival documents, newspaper accounts, and interviews. He addresses the origin and growth of these two characters in legend and folklore, reminding us that both Hickok and Calamity owe their celebrity to the media, not unlike current celebrities. In addition to the facts, we are witness to the evolution ... Read More
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Anyone who enjoys reading about the American West will enjoy Professor McLaird's quick study on Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. His writing is concise and to the point, exploding myths about the two Western characters as he takes you through the chronology of their lives. The structure of the book helps to highlight the minimal connection between the two. Taking Hickok first, Professor McLaird discusses specific events in his life, balancing what is popularly known and historical accounts. Calamity ... Read More
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