A New York Times bestseller; Jeff Guinn’s definitive; myth-busting account of the most famous gunfight in American history reveals who Wyatt Earp; Doc Holliday; and the Clantons and McLaurys really were and what the shootout was all about.On the afternoon of October 26; 1881; in a vacant lot in Tombstone; Arizona; a confrontation between eight armed men erupted in a deadly shootout. The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral would shape how future generations came to view the Old West. Wyatt Earp; Doc Holliday; and the Clantons became the stuff of legends; symbolic of a frontier populated by good guys in white hats and villains in black ones. It’s a colorful story—but the truth is even better. Drawing on new material from private collections—including diaries; letters; and Wyatt Earp’s own hand-drawn sketch of the shootout’s conclusion—as well as archival research; Jeff Guinn gives us a startlingly different and far more fascinating picture of what actually happened that day in Tombstone and why.
#4117915 in Books Stauffer Miller 2008-08-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.27 x 6.00l; 1.64 #File Name: 1436306760508 pagesHoisting Their Colors
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A Must-ReadBy Susan HansonThis is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War; its navy; ships; Cape Cod genealogy; biography and adventure. Author Miller has accomplished the nigh-unto-impossible by organizing tens of thousands of researched facts - ingeniously annotated and cross-referenced - into an immensely readable book about the 179 Cape Cod naval officers. It starts with "the transformation" (how Cape Codders became naval officers)and explains the uniforms; pay rates and ranks. A glossary of nautical terms;a list and description of the ships they served in; snippets of personal letters and newsy items from the papers of the day add a lot. Starting with Sandwich; Miller works his way down the Cape to Provincetown giving an overview of each town and mini-biographies of its naval officers. The reader will find heroes and scoundrels; tragic stories; bravado; illnesses and medical care; disciplinary actions; excess and deprivation; and encounters with famous people of the day. Miller breathed life into dusty military records and 179 Cape Cod men emerged. His marvelous dry wit enhances their virtues and foibles during this super-macho era. I would give this more than 5 stars if I could. It would make a great Christmas gift.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Mr. Stauffer's book is a treasure trove of information ...By Gary L. DysonMr. Stauffer's book is a treasure trove of information regarding the contributions of Union naval officers of eastern Massachusetts. The service desciptions of the officers is extremely valuable for both military and genealogical research.
