Brothers of the Gun

An illuminating account of the most storied friendship of the American West: the bond between Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday.

In 1878, Wyatt Earp, town marshal of Dodge City, was attempting to arrest some drunken, armed men who’d cornered him in a saloon. John Henry “Doc” Holliday, who'd been gambling nearby, stepped in with a revolver and quieted the drunks, allowing Earp to make his arrests. This was the start of the most legendary friendship and partnership of the American West.

Through action-packed adventures, Gardner shows how, over the years, Holliday became like a brother to Wyatt, riding from town to town throughout the West. This thrilling narrative builds to the moment when they hunted down the men who murdered Wyatt's brother, Morgan—a legendary search that enthusiasts of the Wild West are eager to learn more about.

Gardner shows that there is far more to unearth about this famous friendship. Researched through firsthand observations at historic sites and countless contemporary letters and newspaper reports, this is the definitive book on Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and their fascinating bond.