INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday and the Vendetta Ride from Hell (Book Notes)

A richly detailed and exciting narrative that sheds light on one of the most famous events in American history - the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Tombstone (Script)

Download the script for the 1993 western (for educational purposes)

The Making of Tombstone: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Modern Western (Book Notes)

A comprehensive and engaging tribute to the creation of one of the most beloved Westerns of all time.

The Summer of 1876: Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends in the Season That Defined the American West (Book Notes)

Larger-than-life stories of the wild west - from notorious outlaws like Jesse James and legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp to Belle Starr and Wild Bill Hickok.

The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard (includes "3:10 to Yuma")

A collection of short stories that showcases the talent and range of one of America's greatest writers.

3:10 to Yuma (Script)

Download and read the script | For educational purposes

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Book Notes)

A gripping novel that delves into the complex relationships, motivations & psychological dynamics surrounding one of the most infamous figures of the American West.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)

Download and read the script | For educational purposes

Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride (the true story depicted in the film "Young Guns")

William H. Bonney became a symbol of the lawlessness of the American West during the late 19th century.

Young Guns (Script)

Download and read the script | For educational purposes

Billy the Kid (TV Notes)

A well-crafted and engaging historical drama that offers a fresh perspective on the life of one of America's most iconic outlaws.

Billy the Kid (Script)

Download and read the scripts | For educational purposes

Cattle Kingdom: The Hidden History of the Cowboy West (Book Notes)

The rise and fall of the American cattle industry during the late 19th century, and the story of the cowboy.

Battle of the Alamo (Historical Reprint)

The Battle of the Alamo in 1836, was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.

Daniel Boone and the Founding of Kentucky (Historical Reprint)

Daniel Boone will always occupy a unique place in our history as the archetype of the hunter and wilderness wanderer. He was a true pioneer.

The Way to the West: Kit Carson (Historical Reprint)

Kit Carson, frontiersman and wilderness guide, is best known for his trail-blazing excursions into New Mexico and California.

The Way to the West: Davy Crockett (Historical Reprint)

From backwoodsman and bear hunter, to magistrate, legislator and congressman, and ultimately defender of the Alamo, Davy Crockett remains one of America's indelible heroes.

The Age of Gold: The California Gold Rush and the New American Dream (Book Notes)

The discovery of gold in California in 1848 sparked a massive influx of people from all over the world, transforming the region and the nation.

The Way to the West: Daniel Boone (Historical Reprint)

In 1775, American folk-hero Daniel Boone blazed the Wilderness Road through the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky and founded Boonesborough.