In an entertaining and conversational style, Bill Markley and Kellen Cutsforth debunk and, in some cases, propagate the myths, legends, and realities of some of the West's most famous figures. For example, were Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday heroes or simply gunslingers out to settle a score? Was Billy the Kid killed by Pat Garrett, or did he escape and live to a ripe old age? Did General Custer's ego lead to his demise at the Little Bighorn, or did his officers let him down? These questions and many more and explored in Old West Showdown. Book jacket.