Yes folks, the author of this books is in fact, that Bat Masterson. Not many of the movies that came out of Hollywood acknowledged this fact. The only one that even mentioned it is Gunfight at the O.K. Corral where it mentions it in the closing narration.
Discover these tales of frontier justice and life-and-death struggles will transport you to a bygone era of adventure and excitement. Originally published in 1907, Bat Masterson’s gripping collection of short biographies introduces you some of the most famous lawmen and notorious outlaws of the Wild West, including cattle rustlers, sharpshooters, and gunslingers. From Doc Holliday and Wyatt Earp to lesser known figures like Luke Short, Famous Gunfighters of the Western Frontier is packed with daring feats and larger-than-life characters.
Ulysses S. Grant, the Fragile Union, and the Crisis of 1876 (The Presidential Series)
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Fox News Channel’s Chief Political Anchor illuminates the heroic life of Ulysses S. Grant
“To Rescue the Republic is narrative history at its absolute finest. A fast-paced, thrilling and enormously important book.” —Douglas Brinkley
An epic history spans the battlegrounds of the Civil War and the violent turmoil of Reconstruction. It also covers the forgotten electoral crisis that nearly fractured a reunited nation. Bret Baier’s To Rescue the Republic dramatically reveals Ulysses S. Grant’s essential yet underappreciated role in preserving the United States during an unprecedented period of division.
Born a tanner’s son in rugged Ohio in 1822, Grant was battle-tested by the Mexican American War. He met his destiny on the bloody fields of the Civil War. His daring and resolve as a general gained the attention of President Lincoln, then desperate for bold leadership. Lincoln appointed Grant as Lieutenant General of the Union Army in March 1864. Within a year, Grant’s forces had seized Richmond and forced Robert E. Lee to surrender.
Four years later, the reunified nation faced another leadership void after Lincoln’s assassination and an unworthy successor completed his term. Again, Grant answered the call. At stake once more was the future of the Union. The Southern states had been defeated. However, it was uncertain if the former Confederacy could be reintegrated into the country. It was also uncertain if the Union could ensure the rights and welfare of African Americans in the South. Grant met the challenge by boldly advancing an agenda of Reconstruction and aggressively countering the Ku Klux Klan.
In his final weeks in the White House, however, Grant faced a crisis that threatened to undo his life’s work. The contested presidential election of 1876 produced no clear victory for either Republican Rutherford B. Hayes or Democrat Samuel Tilden, who carried most of the former Confederacy. Soon Southern states vowed to revolt if Tilden was not declared the victor. Grant was determined to use his influence to preserve the Union, establishing an electoral commission to peaceably settle the issue. Grant brokered a grand bargain. He arranged for Republican Hayes to be installed as president. Concessions were made to the Democrats, which effectively ended Reconstruction. This painful compromise saved the nation, but tragically condemned the South to another century of civil-rights oppression.
Deep with contemporary resonance, the book is brimming with fresh detail. It takes readers from the battlefields of the Civil War to the corridors of power. Here, men decided the fate of the nation in back rooms. To Rescue the Republic reveals Grant, for all his complexity, to be among the first rank of American heroes.
A Captivating Guide to the History of the Mother of States, Starting from Jamestown through the American Revolution and the Battle … Court House to the Present (U.S. States)
If you want to discover the captivating history of Virginia, then keep reading…
Virginia was home to some of the first people in America. It became the birthplace of the United States. Virginia has had an incredibly rich and interesting history. This was even before its inauguration as a state. Virginia was once the most populous state in the country. It was also the most affluent. It was the birthplace of many important figures in early United States’ history. Yet, despite Virginia’s successes and great heritage, it has often been a divided state. Throughout much of history, it has debated even the most basic rights and issues. This is clearly illustrated by the splitting of Virginia into Virginia and West Virginia. This occurred in the years following the American Civil War.
Generational Virginians take pride in every aspect of their state’s legacy. In contrast, newcomers arrive to work for the Pentagon, the CIA, and other important government and military hubs in Virginia. These newcomers do not look so fondly on Virginia’s history. Yet, Virginia’s history is incredibly interesting. It captivates all those wondering how this southern US state became the way it is today. It remains intriguing regardless of how right or politically correct it may appear.
In this book, you will discover:
Virginia’s first people and their complex cultural, social, economic, spiritual and political systems and traditions
The colonization of America and the United States’ first settlement in Jamestown, Virginia
Interactions between the state’s first settlement and first people
Virginia’s culture under colonial rule
Virginia’s journey towards developing its own culture, economy and political system, separate from that of England, mostly surrounding the culture of tobacco farming
The state’s involvement in the American Revolution and the years post war
Virginia’s involvement in the American Civil War and the effects of the war on the state
The state’s many social movements
Virginia’s involvement in the First and Second World Wars and the effects of the war on the state and country
Virginia’s development in the 20th century into the military hub of America
George Washington and the Fragile American Experiment (The Presidential Series)
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#1 New York Times bestselling author Bret Baier reveals how George Washington saved the Constitution–and the American experiment
“To Rescue The Constitution is a masterful exploration of the electrifying struggle to unite a young United States.” —Jay Winik
A sweeping narrative ranges from the unsettled early American frontier and the battlefields of the Revolution. It also covers the history-making clashes within Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. Bret Baier’s To Rescue the Constitution dramatically illuminates the life of George Washington. He was the essential Founding Father. He did more than perhaps any other individual to secure the future of the United States.
George Washington rescued the nation three times. First, he led the Continental Army to victory in the Revolutionary War. Second, he presided over the Constitutional Convention that set the blueprint for the United States. He also ushered the Constitution through a fractious ratification process. Third, he led the nation as its first president. In this compelling work of American history, the struggling new nation needed to be rescued. Washington was the only American who could bring them together.
After the victorious War of Independence, the nation fractured. A spirit of unity and patriotism might have been expected. However, division took place instead. The states were no more than a loosely knit and contentious confederation, with no strong central union. The urgent need for nation building prompted the calling of a Constitutional Convention. This gathering was to meet in Philadelphia during the summer of 1787.
Setting aside his plan to retire to Mount Vernon, Washington agreed to be a delegate at Philadelphia. There he was unanimously elected president of the convention. Washington successfully brought the Constitution into being. He then sacrificed any hope of returning to private life. He accepted the unanimous election to be the nation’s first president. Washington was not known for brilliant oratory or prose. However, his quiet and steady leadership gave life to the Constitution. He demonstrated how it should be enacted.
In this vivid and moving portrait of early America’s struggles, Baier captures the critical moments that defined the nation. Washington’s leadership brought the nation back from the brink of collapse. Baier exposes an early America that is grittier and far more divided. This is a depiction often different from what is portrayed. We can see this division reflected in today’s conflicts.
This gripping work of narrative nonfiction reveals:
A Leader Forged in War: Follow George Washington from the battlefields of the Revolution to the presidency, as he rescues the young nation not once, but three separate times.
The Fight for the Constitution: Go inside Philadelphia’s Independence Hall for the history-making clashes and fractious debates that defined the Constitutional Convention and the future of the American experiment.
The First Presidency: Discover how Washington’s quiet, steady leadership as the nation’s first president gave life to the Constitution, showing a fledgling country how its new government should be enacted.
A Nation Divided: Uncover an early America that is grittier and far more divided than often portrayed—a searching look into our past that holds a mirror to the conflicts of today.
A Captivating Guide to the History of the Golden State, Starting from when Native Americans Dominated through European Exploration to the Present (U.S. States)
If you want to discover the influential and captivating history of California, then read on…
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California’s transformation into the most populous state in America was certainly no accident. It became the home of some of the country’s richest citizens, spread amongst Silicon Valley and Hollywood. California has always been one of the most diverse and multicultural states in the United States. This diversity existed way before it was a state at all and even before the arrival of the Europeans.
California’s rugged yet diverse terrain influenced the first settlers. They spread into hundreds of different tribes. Each tribe had its own lifestyle, religion, diet, and culture. Much of this was based on the landscape they ended up in. Thousands of years passed. Then, the Spaniards arrived slowly. They colonized the land and converted thousands of Native Americans. They established missions and villages in many of the cities we know today. These cities include San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, and more.
Over the course of the 18th century, California truly developed into the state we know it as today. Within the century, the region passed through the hands of the Spaniards and the Republic of Mexico. Finally, the United States of America acquired it by warring over California’s fertile and diverse lands. From the first true economy surrounding the California Gold Rush, the region began its evolution. It would become America’s richest and most populous state. This status is still maintained today. Yet, the state’s evolution into what it is today was not easy. The gorgeous and idyllic region of California attracted immigrants from all over. As a result, prejudice was commonplace. It took many years of rallies, protests, and social movements. These efforts were essential to create the diverse and accepting state we know today.
In this book, you will learn about:
California’s Native American population
The Spanish exploration of Mexico, which led to the discovery of California
The colonization of the region of California led by the Spanish church missions
Mexican California
California’s independence from Mexico
The Gold Rush
The San Francisco earthquake
The effects of World War I and II on California
The socio-political reforms that occurred over the course of the 20th century
California’s technology boom
How California transitioned into one of the most populous and affluent states in America as well as one of the more diverse and liberal states in the country
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