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Bill Markley

    Bill Markley se ponořil do historie amerického Západu, aby odhalil pravdu za mnoha legendami a mýty. Jeho práce se často zaměřuje na kontroverzní postavy a události, které formovaly Divoký západ, a zkoumá je z různých úhlů pohledu. Prostřednictvím hloubkového výzkumu a poutavého vyprávění oživuje minulé hrdiny a padouchy. Jeho styl je charakterizován pointou a kontrapunktem, kde předkládá obě strany sporu, aby čtenáři mohli sami posoudit fakta. Markleyho zájem o historii a cestování je zakořeněn v jeho dětství, což ho vede k detailnímu zkoumání amerického osudu.

    Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody
    Geronimo and Sitting Bull
    Old West Showdown: Two Authors Wrangle Over the Truth about the Mythic Old West
    Standoff at High Noon
    • Standoff at High Noon

      Another Battle over the Truth in the Mythic Wild West

      • 298 stránek
      • 11 hodin čtení

      Examining ten controversial tales from the Old West, this sequel delves into the lives of infamous figures and pivotal events. Readers will explore the contentious death of Davy Crockett at the Alamo, the legacy of Sacagawea during the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the tragic Donner Party, and the assassination of Wild Bill Hickok. Additionally, it addresses the mystery of Arizona's Lost Dutchman Mine and debates surrounding Butch Cassidy's demise in South America. The authors present differing perspectives, inviting readers to uncover new insights into these legendary stories.

      Standoff at High Noon
    • The book delves into the controversies surrounding iconic Old West figures like Billy the Kid, Jesse James, and Calamity Jane, presenting contrasting viewpoints from authors Bill Markley and Kellen Cutsforth. Through a lively and engaging dialogue, they explore the myths and realities of these legendary characters, questioning their motives and actions. Readers will encounter debates on whether Jesse James was a noble hero or a ruthless criminal, and whether Buffalo Bill Cody truly had the illustrious past he claimed. This exploration promises to challenge perceptions of the Old West's most famous personalities.

      Old West Showdown: Two Authors Wrangle Over the Truth about the Mythic Old West
    • Geronimo and Sitting Bull

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Which Native American leader left the most lasting legacy, Geronimo or Sitting Bull? Author Bill Markley offers a thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives in this new joint biography of these two great leaders.

      Geronimo and Sitting Bull
    • Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Two soldiers, scouts, and showmen who left a lasting legacy, Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody. Author Bill Markley offers a thoughtful and entertaining examination of these legendary lives in this new joint biography of these two great plainsmen of the Old West.

      Wild Bill Hickok and Buffalo Bill Cody