Wyatt earp frontier marshal stuart n lake book

There is the myth that during the 1881 shootout, wyatt earp used a smi. Frontier marshal stuart nathaniel lake september 23, 1889 in rome, new york january 27, 1964 in san diego, california was a writer who focused on the american old west. Stuart lakes book on wyatt earp was a favorite of many because its a tale full of adventurers, drama, violence, and even revenge. His history is sometimes wrong, but his connection with wyatt earp was never off. Frontier marshal is a 1939 western film directed by allan dwan and starring randolph scott as wyatt earp. Wyatt earp, frontier marshal filmed as frontier marshal.

But really more importantly, while i talk about the question of some of my source material, ill look at wyatt earp s biography by stuart n. Lake, 1994, pocket books edition, in english wyatt earp, frontier marshal 1994 edition open library. After that, lake went to hollywood, consulting a variety of films and tv. May 19, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The shootout became known to the american public after the bestselling and largely fictional biography of wyatt earp, wyatt earp. Lakes use of the word narration is interesting because it suggests wyatt earp indeed dictated direct statements for the book. Frontier marshal by stuart n lake, doug grad editor online at alibris. Lake 1994, paperback, reprint at the best online prices at ebay. Wyatt earp frontier marshal download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. Frontier marshal, was a bestseller and was adapted for several films, including frontier marshal, a 1939 production starring randolph scott, and john fords my darling. With randolph scott, nancy kelly, cesar romero, binnie barnes. Book overview an authorized biography of the legendary marshal describes the old west exploits and law enforcement career of wyatt earp, his brothers morgan and virgil, and doc holliday. Lake 18871964 expanded on the wyatt earp legend by contributing to a number of. Stuart nathaniel lake september 23, 1889, rome, new york january 27, 1964, san diego, california was a writer whose material dealt largely with the american old west.

B efore becoming a writer, stuart lake had done stints as a professional wrestling promoter and as a press aide for theodore roosevelt when the expresident made his bid for the presidency as a third party bull moose party candidate in 1912. The conventional opinion of the activities and character of wyatt earp have been different in different eras since the earp clanton feud of 1879 1882. In 1939 randolph scott played wyatt in frontier marshal directed by allan dwan. The book is now regarded as a highly imaginative and largely fictional biography of wyatt that depicts him as a fearless lawman in the.

Estleman 1931 july 1994 the only authorized biography of the legendary man who inspired two of this years biggest movie events. D ebuting four days earlier than gunsmoke was the life and legend of wyatt earp, based on stuart lakes book, wyatt earp. It has since been determined that wyatt earp, frontier marshal has inaccuracies, but the value of having input from wyatt earp himself, as well as some of his contemporaries, cannot be overestimated. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Virgil earp biography facts, family life, achievements. Stuart lake was the first biographer of wyatt earp, and wrote this 1931 book with the participation of his subject, who lived until 1929. Stuart lake, wrote wyatt earp story the new york times. With his brothers morgan and virgil, and sidekick doc holliday, wyatt earp brought law and order to the frontier outposts of wichita, dodge city, and tombstone. An authorized biography of the legendary marshal describes the old west exploits and law enforcement career of wyatt earp, his brothers morgan and virgil, and his sidekick, doc holliday. Wyatt earp, frontier marshall hardcover january 1, 1931 by stuart n.

Wyatt earp was the greatest gunfighting marshal of the old west, and in. The book which created the greatest myth of the old west. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lake in a book well received when first published, lake portrayed wyatt earp as a heroa portrayal that dominated the field for decades. Holliday was incompatible with the earp he presented. In the wake of the books success, biographer stuart n. Wyatt earp was the greatest gunfighting marshal of the old west, and in his time he was branded both a hero and a killer. Ramon adams in his bibliographies notes that this biography includes many inaccuracies and misrepresentations of wyatt earp, the author doing all that he can to glorify w. Both of those jobs must have been perfect training for writing a pseudo biography of wyatt earp. Earp agrees to become marshal and establish order in tombstone in this very romanticized version of the gunfight at the o. Frontier marshal 1931 was a bestselling but largely fictional biography of wyatt earp written by stuart n. Lake 1931 1st edition, inscribed and signed by the author.

He went mano a mano with the eras most notorious outlaws, but he always said he never shot a man he didnt. Lakes wyatt earp, frontier marshal 1931, written with earps collaboration, established the rather fictionalized portrait of a fearless lawman. If its fact or fiction, no matter, i enjoyed reading this novel by stuart n. Common law widow josie had script approval, and the results were largely fiction. With his books publication in 1931, lakes true belief in the wyatt earp he knew started an old west revival that created decades of western books, movies and. The first film using stuart lakes fiction about wyatt earp was called frontier marshal, which was produced by sol m. And yes, thats especially true in the midst of the great depression when it came out. Get the best deals on wyatt earp book when you shop the largest online selection at. But really more importantly, while i talk about the question of some of my source material, ill look at wyatt earps biography by stuart n. Houghton mifflin, 1931 frontier and pioneer life 392 pages. Until her death in 1942, he had been forced to share the books royalties 5050 with josie.

Lakes wyatt earp, frontier marshal established a reputation for wyatt earp as a fearless law enforcement hero. Wyatt earp frontier marshal biography meets fantasy and. Those oldtimers took their gunplay seriously, which was natural under the conditions in which they lived. First published in 1931, this being the third printing of 1955 edition of stuart n. Yet, as will be carefully shown, lake later admitted this hadnt been the case. Wyatt earp frontier marshal by stuart lake, first edition. The descendants of earp say that the gun he carried during his time in tombstone, ariz. Lake was plainly uncomfortable with doc holliday and his role in earps life. Mattie earp was left out of the picture but that didnt take away from the book. After wyatt died mr lake had serveral meetings with jose earp and thus you have a story jose earps story. The first film using stuart lake s fiction about wyatt earp was called frontier marshal, which was produced by sol m. Frontier marshal 1931, written by stuart n lake, was published. Lake and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The film was remade by john ford in 1946, my darling.

Wyatt earp died january 1929 before stuart lake could get all his information to write his book. Wyatt earp frontier marshal download ebook pdf, epub. Frontier marshal later found to be largely fictionalized. Earp was the fourth of eight children born to nicholas earp and his second wife, virginia ann cooksey. With his book s publication in 1931, lake s true belief in the wyatt earp he knew started an old west revival that created decades of western books, movies and television. The success of his book, wyatt earp, frontier marshal 1931 led to his becoming a screenwriter for films such as the westerner 1940, wells fargo 1937, my. The life and legend of wyatt earp, was also based on lakes book. Corral in the public consciousness and conveyed a mythic.

Wyatt earp frontier marshal by lake stuart abebooks. Wyatt earp, frontier marshal 1994 edition open library. With his books publication in 1931, lakes true belief in the wyatt earp he knew started an old west revival that created decades of western books, movies and television. Its hero is someone that many admire in one way or another. Lake 18871964 expanded on the wyatt earp legend by contributing to a number of movies based on his life. No man could have a more loyal friend than wyatt earp might be, nor a more dangerous enemy. Corral in the public consciousness and concocted a story about wyatt earp as a fearless lawman in the. An earlier version was wurtzels frontier marshal, filmed in 1934.

Lake i was a fair hand with pistol, rifle, or shotgun, but i learned more about gunfighting from tom speers cronies during the summer of 71 than i had dreamed was in the book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lake, whose biography of wyatt earp was the basis for the television series about the legendary frontier marshal, died in his sleep today. Houghton mifflin company, boston and new york, 1931. Frontier marshal, the first biography not exactly accurate of earp. Wyatt earp, frontier marshal filmed as frontier marshal 1939, frontier marshal 1934, my darling clementine 1946, powder river 1953 publicity listings. Wyatt earp frontier marshal download pdfepub ebook. It was the first biography of earp, supposedly written with his contributions.