| Author |
Buntline, Ned, 1823?-1886 |
| Title |
Wild Bill's Last Trail
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Richard Halsey
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| Summary |
"WILD BILL'S LAST TRAIL" by Ned Buntline is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book centers around the infamous figure J.B. Hickok, better known as Wild Bill, a legendary gunslinger navigating the treacherous landscape of the American West. As he ventures westward, he finds himself embroiled in a web of revenge, danger, and the challenges of fame, marked by mysterious foes and romantic entanglements. The opening of the novel introduces Wild Bill as he arrives in Laramie, meeting Sam Chichester, an old scout and friend, who inquires about his somber demeanor. Wild Bill expresses a premonition of impending doom, haunted by a past confrontation that lingers in his memory. Meanwhile, a shadowy young man bears a grudge against him, planning a vengeful confrontation. Their discussions set up an intricate narrative filled with themes of vengeance, loyalty, and moral complexity as Wild Bill prepares to face both his enemies and his own fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Hickok, Wild Bill, 1837-1876 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21113 |
| Release Date |
Apr 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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