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Brothers of the Gun: Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and a Reckoning in Tombstone

Mark Lee Gardner

An illuminating account of the most storied friendship of the American West: the bond between Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday

In 1878, Wyatt Earp, town marshall of Dodge City, was attempting to arrest some drunken, armed men who'd cornered him in a saloon. John Henry "Doc" Holliday, who'd been gambling nearby, stepped in with a revolver and quieted the drunks, allowing Earp to make his arrests. This was the start to the most legendary friendship and partnership of the American West.

Through action-packed adventures, Gardner shows us how, over the years, Holliday became like a brother to Wyatt, riding from town to town, throughout the west. This thrilling narrative builds up to the moment when they'd hunt down the very men who murdered Wyatt's brother, Morgan, a legendary search that enthusiasts of the Wild West are eager to learn more about.

Gardner shows that there is far more to unearth about this famous friendship. Researched through firsthand observations at historic sites and countless contemporary letters and newspaper reports, this is the definitive book on Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and their fascinating bond.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Dutton
  • Publish Date: Nov 11st, 2025
  • Pages: 336
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.00in - 0.00lb
  • EAN: 9780593471890
  • Categories: United States - 19th CenturyLaw EnforcementCriminals & Outlaws

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About the Author

Mark Lee Gardner is a recipient of the Frank Waters Award for Literary Excellence. His bestselling books, many of them award winners, include The Earth Is All That Lasts, Rough Riders, Shot All To Hell, and To Hell on a Fast Horse. An authority on the American West, Mark has appeared on numerous television programs and other media, including the hit Netflix docuseries Wyatt Earp and the Cowboy War. His YouTube video for WIRED's Tech Support, where Mark answers questions from the Internet about the Wild West, has received several million views. A native of Missouri, he holds an MA in American studies from the University of Wyoming and lives with his family at the foot of Pikes Peak.

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