The most celebrated gunfight in the history of the old west occurred on oct. She met wyatt in 1881 in the frontier boom town of tombstone, arizona territory, when she was living with johnny behan, sheriff of cochise county, arizona josephine was born in new york to a prussian jewish family. To the prosecutors, the earps and holiday were wanton killers. Wyatt, virgil, and james earp arrived in tombstone with their wives on december 1, 1879, while doc. Some see him as a hero lawman of the wild west, whereas others see him as yet another outlaw, a pimp, and failed lawman. It depicts a number of western outlaws and lawmen, such as wyatt earp, william brocius, johnny ringo, and doc holliday. The essential books on wyatt earp and tombstone paul cool books. But the story of charleston has far more depth and intrigue than just intermittent visits from wyatt earp, doc holliday, ike clanton, and curly bill brocius. Corral are well known to american history and even better known to american legend. Wyatt earp s running for the office of sherrif of cochise county was the main cause of what happened in this telling of the gunfight at the o. Virgil earp, dictated to the author in the 1930s, and amplified by new documentary evidence unearthed by him in 1959.
I have always been interested in wyatt earp and other true western stories. Wyatt earp 1994 was literally upstaged by tombstone which came out six months earlier, i saw the premiere in tempe on december 20, 1993 and even though it had great promotion, wyatt earp was too late in the cycle and got beat up over the comparisons. Rustlers, who became known as the cowboys, began to kill each other as well as innocent citizens. If you believe the book then you will never have to read another earp book again. It led to a series of violent incidents that culminated in the vendetta ride, in which wyatt earp, doc holliday, and several other gunslingers went after their rivals the cowboys. Blakes book nicely fills a gaping hole in the literature on wyatt earps transition from itinerant lawman, gambler, miner, horse thief, pimp, and con. The earp brothers, doc holliday and the vendetta ride from hell, by tom clavin, st. Corral, and the vendetta ride 188182 raid paperback june 18, 20. In 1881, five earp brothers gathered in hopes of finding their fortunes in. Wyatt earp is one of the most legendary figures of the nineteenthcentury american west, notable for his role in the gunfight at the o. Books on wyatt earp and the legends of the old west.
Also, one of wyatt earp s key opponents throughout the story was the sitting sheriff behan. Virgil earp, dictated to the author in the 1930s, and amplified by documents he unearthed in 1959. The film is based on events in tombstone, arizona, including the gunfight at the o. But the story of his twoyear war with a band of outlaws known as the cowboys has never been told in full. Wyatt earp s epic battle against the wests biggest outlaw gang. Wyatt earp is regarded as the most famous lawman of the old west, best known for his role in the gunfight at the ok corral in tombstone, arizona. He worked in a wide variety of trades throughout his life and took part in the famous gunfight at the o. The 1976 book i married wyatt earp was published as a memoir of his widow josephine earp, but after 23 years as a bestselling nonfiction book, was described as a fraud, creative exercise, and a hoax. Having lived in arizona and visited tombstone a few times, i was curious to read the book by author tom clavin. Originally published by the respected university of arizona press, it is the second bestselling book about western deputy u. The earp brothers, doc holliday, and the vendetta ride from hell by tom clavin st. Tombstone autographed copy due to limited stock, multicopy orders may be reduced to 5 copies per household.
This book defined the legend of lawmangunfighter wyatt earp. According to the defense, the earps were steadfast heroeswilling to risk their lives on the mean streets of tombstone for the sake of order. Tombstone was released by hollywood pictures in theatrical wide release in the united. The gunfight at the ok corral on 26 october 1881 is one of the most enduring stories of the old west. The most thoughtful, wellresearched, and comprehensive accountthat has been written about the development and career of anoldwest lawman. Books about the old west, wyatt earp and other gunslingers have always been of interest to me tom clavin brought the old west to life and i appreciate the chance to have been able to read this advanced reader copy. Learn of wyatt earp s siege of charleston, as he searched for his brother, virgils, assailants. With a mixture of fact and fiction, walter noble burnss portrayal of earp has has influenced subsequent accounts of the outlaw. Farkis relates this story and many others in a book that is always entertaining. Publishers weekly feb 3, 2020 the 1881 gunfight at the o.
The wild wests best known and most written about gunfight had already been dealt with in fine fashion in. However it is the biggest fantasy story ever written by author glen boyer. I like tombstone for one reason, and wyatt earp for another. The book to end all earp booksthe most complete, and mostmeticulously researched.
Tombstone also digs deep into the vendetta ride that followed the tragic gunfight, when wyatt and warren earp and holliday went vigilante to track down the likes of johnny ringo, curly bill brocius, and other cowboys who had cowardly gunned down his brothers. The true story of the earp brothers, doc holliday, and the famous battle. In reading it you will find that boyer answers just about every question there is about tombstone and wyatt earp. Corral, during which lawmen killed three outlaw cochise county cowboys.
The tombstone tumbleweed the book to end all earp books. History history index history az the old west the american west native americans the civil war american railroads usa 19th century the alamo the indian wars lawmen wyatt earp billy the kid pioneer women buffalo soldiers john wesley hardin the donner. Lawmen wyatt and virgil earp arrived in tombstone in 1879 and were eventually joined by their younger brother morgan and wyatt s friend doc holliday. This book tells the nearly unknown story of the prosecution of wyatt earp, his brothers, and doc holiday following the famous gunfight. Tombstone autographed copy by tom clavin booksamillion. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. The true story of the earp brothers, doc holliday, and the famous battle at the ok corral, by the new york times bestselling author of dodge city and wild bill. That vendetta ride would make the myth of wyatt earp complete and punctuate the. This book tells the nearly unknown story of the prosecution of wyatt earp, his brothers, and doc holliday following the gunfight and shows how a talented defense attorney saved them from the gallows. Frontier marshal, and marcus threatened litigation to keep it that way. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Book overview the gunfight at the ok corral on 26 october 1881 is one of the most enduring stories of the old west. But for serious readers, ride the devils herd may well prove a gold standard. Legendary american gunfights and gunfighters william weir hardcover out of print try used books. He had disagreements with the writers focus and left the project to produce his own film, which became wyatt earp. Wyatt berry stapp earp march 19, 1848 january, 1929 was an old west lawman and. The earp brothers, doc holliday, and the vendetta ride from hell. The earp brothers, doc holliday, and the vendetta ride from hell clavin, tom on. From fiction books touting wyatt earp as the lion of tombstone to nonfiction books on the history of the famous town. Written by sean mclachlan, illustrated by mark stacey and johnny shumate. On the afternoon of october 26, 1881, nine men clashed in what would be known as the most famous shootout in american frontier history. On the afternoon of october 26, 1881, nine men clashed in what would be known as the most famous shootout in american. Wyatt earp 18481929 was a wild west frontiersmen best known for his participation in a notorious gunfight at the o.
Readers who enjoyed the first two books in this popular history trilogy will. Tombstone was first, and kevin costner was involved. Corral and the earp vendetta ride, during the 1880s. In 2012 jeff guinn gave us the new york times best seller the real story of the shootout at the o. This composite biography of wyatt, morgan, virgil, james, and warner earp is based on the recollections of mrs. A close friend and associate of lawman wyatt earp, holliday is best known for his role in the events leading up to and following the gunfight at the o. Promised land takes wyatt earp, brothers virgil and james, their wives, and 11 horses in a threewagon caravan into tombstone a boomtown after the 1877 discovery of silver.
Tensions rose between the earp clan and the mclaury and clanton families, ranchers who supplied the town with beef by stealing cattle and squatting on public lands. However, the relationship with earp and doc holliday dennis quaid is still pretty strong and authentic. That october, tensions boiled over with ike and billy clanton, tom and frank mclaury, and billy claiborne confronting the tombstone marshal, virgil earp, and the suddenly deputized wyatt and morgan earp and shotguntoting doc holliday. He has written several biographies about these legendary old west figures including the real wyatt earp, a documentary biography 2000, johnny ringo 2002, and curly bill, tombstone s most famous. John henry doc holliday august 14, 1851 november 8, 1887 was an american gambler, gunfighter, and dentist. Tefertiller is generally frank and objective, clearly not carried away by the mythologized portrait of mr. I know there are several serious nonfiction works about wyatt earp, but this is the one i happened on. Over the years there have been many books written about the old mining camp of tombstone. Men with the bark on we all know the story of the o. The cowboys were the largest outlaw gang in the history of the american west. That vendetta ride would make the myth of wyatt earp complete and punctuate the struggle for power in the american frontiers last boom town. Wyatt talked friend, john flood, into writing his biography. The earp brothers of tombstone goodreads share book.
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