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Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter (Book Notes)

A compelling and well-researched biography that brings to life one of the most legendary figures of the American West.

Deadwood (Script)

Download and read the western television series scripts.

True Grit (Book Notes)

A masterfully written Western novel that defies genre conventions through its sharp prose, memorable characters, and exploration of timeless themes.

True Grit (Script)

Download and read the 2010 western movie script.

Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West (Book Notes)

An engaging and well-researched biography of a woman who resisted social expectations to become a notorious female outlaw.

Desperadoes (Book Notes)

A compelling historical novel that offers a richly detailed, nuanced portrayal of the Dalton Gang and the violent world of the American frontier.

Godless (Script)

Download and read the 2017 western limited series scripts.

Shotguns and Stagecoaches: The Brave Men Who Rode for Wells Fargo in the Wild West (Book Notes)

An engaging and well-researched tribute to the unsung heroes who rode for Wells Fargo, blending historical authenticity with the excitement of the Western genre.

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.

The English (Script)

Download and read the 2022 western limited series script.

1883 (Script)

Download and read the 2021 western limited series script.

Texas Rising: The Epic True Story of the Lone Star Republic and the Rise of the Texas Rangers, 1836-1846 (Book Notes)

For readers interested in military history and the mythos of the Texas Rangers, Texas Rising offers a fascinating and action-packed account of the Republic of Texas.

Texas Rising (Script)

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The Alamo [1960] (Script)

Download and read the 1960 western, action, war movie script.

The Blood of Heroes: The 13-Day Struggle for the Alamo - and the Sacrifice That Forged a Nation (Book Notes)

The book blends thorough historical research and engaging storytelling to create a detailed and emotionally resonant account of battle of the Alamo, and the men who fought there.

Battle of the Alamo (Historical Reprint/Book Excerpt)

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

Warfare (Script)

Download and read the 2025 true war story movie screenplay.

13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened in Benghazi (Book Notes)

A powerful and moving narrative that honors the courage and sacrifice of the men who defended the U.S. diplomatic and CIA facilities in Benghazi.

The Battle of Kings Mountain (Historical Reprint/Book Excerpt)

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War.

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution (the true story that inspired the movie "The Patriot")

A well-researched and balanced biography that brings to life one of the most important, yet often overlooked, figures of the War of Independence.

The Patriot (Script)

Download and read the 2000 American Revolutionary War feature film script.

Francis Marion: The "Swamp Fox" (Book List & Excerpt)

Considered one of the modern fathers of guerrilla warfare, Francis Marion, aka the "Swamp Fox", bested the British throughout South Carolina during the American Revolution.

1776 (Book Notes)

An exceptional historical account that vividly brings to life one of the most critical years in American history.

Washington (TV Notes)

An engaging and informative documentary series that brings the Founding Father to life for modern audiences.

George Washington (Historical Reprint/Book Excerpt)

To sketch the life of Washington is to write the history of the events which made the United States independent and gave birth to the American nation.