The Real Deadwood: True Life Histories of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Outlaw Towns, and Other Characters of the Lawless West

by John Edwards Ames

Supported by strong ratings and a rich history, The Real Deadwood provides background and historical accuracy for the figures depicted on the hit HBO series, and takes a broader look at the times that spawned them. Covering law and order, politics, journalism, and early medicine, and examining some "historical guest stars" who may play a factor in future Deadwood episodes (Teddy Roosevelt was an acquaintance of series protagonist Seth Bullock and made several visits to the lawless town; Bullock turned away Wyatt Earp when he offered his services as a lawman)-The Real Deadwood will allow readers to traverse the unpaved streets of an outlaw town without ever getting their boots dirty.

177 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 21, 2018

Reviews

[Judith Trail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the TV series on Deadwood. The characters were so robust, both good and bad, violent and surprisingly kind that I had to find out about the real town and people that lived there. This is a vibrant examination of the types of people that braved the frontier, disease, crime, extreme weather and other life threatening events to make a new life. The courage, the intelligence, the wickedness, the sly desire to survive made America's early days come alive.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exactly what I was looking for and expecting, very well organized and entertaining. I made my first visit ever to Deadwood this spring, and this book was excellent in filling in all my questions afterward.

[Marguerite Woodward · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. A interesting read about the place and the people that lived there in the Old West.

[Megan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The history is interesting, but it feels like a cash grab for the show. The author also "both sides" the fight with the Lakota.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the book and the characters. I have not seen the series yet. The book was very informative with a lot of pictures. I enjoy watching westerns and reading western books also.