Bat Masterson served as sheriff of Ford County, Kansas; he ruled Dodge City and became an eyewitness to the heyday of the Old West's most notorious outlaws. He was also a legendary lawman, buffalo hunter, Indian fighter, and newspaper columnist. Masterson's thrilling collection of mini-biographies reveals fascinating details about a host of legendary gunslingers, painting a vivid portrait of a world of sharpshooters, cattle rustlers, and frontier justice. First published as a series of magazine articles in 1907, these life-and-death dramas introduce you to some of the most famous gunfighters America has ever known.