In the Old West train robbers were a dime a dozen. In 1879, Bat Masterson invited Doc Holliday to help him shanghai an entire railroad. This is a novelization of that true event. Bat Masterson in 1879. Doc Holliday in 1873 in Dallas. The Royal Gorge, 1881. William Henry Jackson (1843-1942), photographer.
Rogues Gallery
Bat Masterson 1880s Doc Holliday in Prescott 1880 Kate Horoney John Shanssey when mayor of Yuma Ben Thompson Luke Short John Joshua (JJ) Webb Mysterious Dave Mathers Shotgun Collins Dutch Henry Bourne Gen William Palmer William B Strong
Introduction etc
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo INTRODUCTION "There were giants in the earth in those days." Genesis 6:4 KJV Although the places and most of the people in this tale are real, this is a work of fiction and not intended as either biography or a history textbook. I have endeavored to research …
Chapter 1: Dances, Derringers and Dodge
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 1: Dances, Derringers and Dodge “Some things occur in Dodge that the world never knows of. Probably it is best so. Other things occur which leak out by degrees, notwithstanding the use of hush money." - Dodge City Times Sept 1, 1877. Late Spring 1879 "And …
Chapter 2: The Perils of Dolly Madison
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 2: The Perils of Dolly Madison "Doc's vocabulary of profanity and obscene language was monumental and he worked it proficiently." - Fred Dodge Masterson stirred his coffee. It was proper coffee, strong enough to float a six-shooter, but there was nothing in it and no reason …
Chapter 3: A Long Ride on a Short Train
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 3: A Long Ride on a Short Train "Trying to flesh out his character is like trying to put clothes on a ghost." - Val Kilmer regarding Doc Holliday Masterson stepped into the lobby of the Dodge House, and found it empty; even the desk clerk …
Chapter 4: Reversals of Fortune
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 4: Reversals of Fortune "I wish you would do me a favor," Doc said to him. "Bill Allen is after me. I want you to come around and see me wing him when the ball comes off. He isn't worth killing." --Denver Daily Rocky Mountain News …
Chapter 5: The Ties that Bind
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 5: The Ties that Bind In that place and time, subliminal echoes of the old South's code of honor still resonated powerfully in the sons of the southwest. As President Andrew Jackson's mother told him when he was still a boy, there are some crimes so …
Chapter 6: The Ties That Burn
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 6: The Ties That Burn "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." Isaiah 43:2. KJV …
Chapter 7: Sniper Syndrome
Parables of the Beautiful Country by Jack E'Dalgo Chapter 7: Sniper Syndrome "Southern boys of all classes were given a surprising amount of freedom as children so as not to limit their aggressiveness or to feminize them with a strict discipline that would break their spirits. At an early age they learned independence... began their …