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The Second Sandman: An Appraisal of Doc Holliday's Life
The lives of John Henry Holliday and his girlfriend, Katie Elder,
show how the great sweep of 19th Century history left the
vulnerable to tread their own paths in new lands. The legend
of Doc Holliday, who supported the Earp brothers
at the OK Corral, tells of a hardened gunslinger but Wild West
devotees have long known that this image cannot be supported
by the facts. Only by placing Holliday's life in a broader context
of Atlantic history can we begin to get to grips with a character
whose destiny tells us so much about his times. Malcolm Noble
has written mystery novels, and a series of his detective dramas
has been broadcast on the radio. Now, he sets aside his crime-writing
pen to deliver a thoughtful and politically aware analysis of
one of the West's most colourful but misjudged figures.
show how the great sweep of 19th Century history left the
vulnerable to tread their own paths in new lands. The legend
of Doc Holliday, who supported the Earp brothers
at the OK Corral, tells of a hardened gunslinger but Wild West
devotees have long known that this image cannot be supported
by the facts. Only by placing Holliday's life in a broader context
of Atlantic history can we begin to get to grips with a character
whose destiny tells us so much about his times. Malcolm Noble
has written mystery novels, and a series of his detective dramas
has been broadcast on the radio. Now, he sets aside his crime-writing
pen to deliver a thoughtful and politically aware analysis of
one of the West's most colourful but misjudged figures.
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Published December 17, 2017
About the author
Malcolm Noble
36 books10 followersNow, 'gently retired'. I have closed my bookshop but still host a radio programme each Sunday night from 10pm to 1 am. 102.3fm or harboroughfm.co.uk Last years, published A Life of Blind Willie McTell with another blues book coming out later in the year.
Previously, wrote twenty mystery novels which follow the characters from the 1920s through to the 1960s. A series of of his radio theatre plays have been broadcast on fm radio. Press reviews of the novels have emphasised the sense of place and atmosphere, strong characterisation and first rate storytelling. Repeatedly been in the top 20% of authors borrowed from UK libraries - but not any more!!
Previously, wrote twenty mystery novels which follow the characters from the 1920s through to the 1960s. A series of of his radio theatre plays have been broadcast on fm radio. Press reviews of the novels have emphasised the sense of place and atmosphere, strong characterisation and first rate storytelling. Repeatedly been in the top 20% of authors borrowed from UK libraries - but not any more!!
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April 2, 2018
An interesting read, which left me wanting to read more about the period and the personalities involved. Would be interesting to compare the various film portrayals of Doc Holliday with the real person, or as much as is known about him.
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