Wild Bill had a kind of exciting life time In the wild west. In 1837 James Butler or "Wild Bill" was born. Him and his family helped runaway slaves escape (go them!) ,helping them escape was against the law. Nobody knows the true story of how he became a sharpshooting legend of the wild west! For a year he starred in a wild west show but he quit the job and went back to the real wild west. In 1876 he was shot in the head by John McCall while playing poker. Great book has good information. Thanks for reading -Ajg15's Reviews
Wild Bill Hickok: Legend of the Wild West (Primary Sources of Famous People in American History)
By Larissa Phillips
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n/a | Grade 5 | n/a | 4.7 | 959 |
James Butler Wild Bill Hickok's antics as a gunslinger, spy, and abolitionist were part fact and part fiction. The famed sharpshooter, lawman, and Wild West showman lived during a time of unprecedented westward expansion, economic, development, and civil unrest. Providing information on the Civil War and the Underground Railroad, this easy-to-read book uses primary source images that reflect the life of a true American adventurer.
Publisher: Rosen Classroom
ISBN-13: 9780823943210
ISBN-10: 0823943216
Published on 1/1/2004
Binding: Paperback
Number of pages: 32