Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West
Together in one volume, the epic stories of two legendary gunfighters!

Journal of the Gun Years

Winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel

Back East, they told tall tales of Marshal Clay Hauser, the steely-eyed Civil War veteran who became known as the "Hero of the Plains" for his daring exploits in the raucous cow towns of the frontier. But fame proves to be the one enemy he can never outdraw–and a curse that haunts him to his violent end . . . .

The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok

James Butler Hickok was a celebrity before there was a Hollywood. As a gunfighter and U.S. marshal, he carved out a legend greater than any fictional hero. Now read the unforgettable story of the man behind the myth.

"Matheson excels at the depiction of one man alone, locked in a desperate struggle against a force or forces greater than himself."

—Stephen King

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Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West
Together in one volume, the epic stories of two legendary gunfighters!

Journal of the Gun Years

Winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel

Back East, they told tall tales of Marshal Clay Hauser, the steely-eyed Civil War veteran who became known as the "Hero of the Plains" for his daring exploits in the raucous cow towns of the frontier. But fame proves to be the one enemy he can never outdraw–and a curse that haunts him to his violent end . . . .

The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok

James Butler Hickok was a celebrity before there was a Hollywood. As a gunfighter and U.S. marshal, he carved out a legend greater than any fictional hero. Now read the unforgettable story of the man behind the myth.

"Matheson excels at the depiction of one man alone, locked in a desperate struggle against a force or forces greater than himself."

—Stephen King

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Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West

Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West

by Richard Matheson
Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West

Legends of the Gun Years: Two Gripping Volumes of the Wild West

by Richard Matheson

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Together in one volume, the epic stories of two legendary gunfighters!

Journal of the Gun Years

Winner of the Spur Award for Best Western Novel

Back East, they told tall tales of Marshal Clay Hauser, the steely-eyed Civil War veteran who became known as the "Hero of the Plains" for his daring exploits in the raucous cow towns of the frontier. But fame proves to be the one enemy he can never outdraw–and a curse that haunts him to his violent end . . . .

The Memoirs of Wild Bill Hickok

James Butler Hickok was a celebrity before there was a Hollywood. As a gunfighter and U.S. marshal, he carved out a legend greater than any fictional hero. Now read the unforgettable story of the man behind the myth.

"Matheson excels at the depiction of one man alone, locked in a desperate struggle against a force or forces greater than himself."

—Stephen King


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780765322333
Publisher: Tor Publishing Group
Publication date: 05/11/2010
Edition description: Second Edition
Pages: 464
Product dimensions: 5.96(w) x 8.42(h) x 1.21(d)

About the Author

About The Author
Richard Matheson (1926-2013) is the author of many classic novels and short stories. He wrote in a variety of genres including terror, fantasy, horror, paranormal, suspense, science fiction and western. In addition to books, he wrote prolifically for television (including The Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, Star Trek) and numerous feature films. Many of Matheson’s novels and stories have been made into movies including I Am Legend, Somewhere in Time, and Shrinking Man. His many awards include the World Fantasy and Bram Stoker Awards for Lifetime Achievement, the Hugo Award, Edgar Award, Spur Award for Best Western Novel, Writer’s Guild awards, and in 2010 he was inducted into the Science Fiction Hall of Fame.
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