The Making of Wild Bill Hickok

Imagine a story that has captivated audiences throughout the ages, filled with daring exploits and larger-than-life characters. In "The Making of Wild Bill Hickok," Michael King takes us on a thrilling journey through the life of a truly remarkable figure. With a masterful blend of vivid storytelling and dramatic flair, King crafts a narrative that pulls us into the whirlwind of Wild Bill's extraordinary adventures, sparking an endless appetite for even more outrageous tales.Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil War, James Butler Hickok rises from relative obscurity to become a legendary sharpshooter and scout. It wasn't until 1867, however, that he truly captured the nation's imagination. The prestigious Harper's New Monthly Magazine dedicated significant coverage to him, catapulting Hickok from a local celebrity to a household name across America. This captivating dime novel, "The Making of Wild Bill," inspired by the intriguing narratives of Colonel George Ward Nichols, explores the fascinating transformation of Hickok into a mythic figure, revealing the delicate dance between fact and fiction in the captivating saga of his life.

• | Author: Michael D. King
• | Publisher: Independently Published
• | Publication Date: Apr 20, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00108 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: NA
• | ISBN-13: 9798280676824