The Illustrated Life and Times of Doc Holliday (Illustrated Life and Times)

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Summary: Only the Uninformed would consider this book documented.
Review: I first encountered this book when I was attracted to the gaudy cover in the Galeria de los Artesanos in Las Vegas, NM, one of my favorite bookstores since it was operated by truly professional Western book authorities. I asked about the book and they said: "It's a joke!" After reading it, I have to agree. The art work is good, done by the author, but if the pages were spread on a gymnasium floor and shelled corn thrown at them, a kernel would seldom miss a historical error. Many of the photos are not who they are claimed to be. Later, in Tombstone where this sort of books sells like mad, I discovered the local bookstores were calling it the Psychedelic Doc. Save your money.

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Summary: Great pictured filled book about doc!
Review: This book has great authentic pictures of Doc's life.Bell writes only facts and tells the truth about Doc as a person.Bell also mentiones the friendship ending dispute between Doc and Wyatt.

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Summary: Stunning overview
Review: While one could argue that some of the finer points of the personal history (or should we say 'mystery') surrounding the life of Doc Holliday didn't get enough attention in this tome, THE ILLUSTRATED LIFE & TIMES OF DOC HOLLIDAY is a feast for Holliday enthusiasts as well as general fans of the Old West. The book is filled with what must be hundreds of portraits, artists' renderings, maps, etc., that only enhance the value of the book. A quick and entertaining read, this version of Doc's life is a wonderful overview and is highly recommended for anyone wanting to 'jump off' into studying the fascinating man who may or may not have been Doc Holliday.