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The Complete Western Stories of Elmore Leonard (includes "3:10 to Yuma")

A collection of short stories that showcases the talent and range of one of America's greatest writers.

3:10 to Yuma (Script)

Download and read the 2007 western feature film script.

Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders & the Birth of the FBI (Book Notes)

A powerful and compelling true story that sheds light on an often-overlooked chapter in American history.

Killers of the Flower Moon (Script)

Download and read the 2023 historical crime/drama feature film script.

Dances with Wolves: The American Frontier Epic (Book Notes)

The story of Lieutenant John J. Dunbar, a disillusioned Union soldier who finds himself immersed in the culture of the Lakota Sioux.

Dances with Wolves (Script)

Download and read the 1990 western feature film script.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Book Notes)

A gripping novel that delves into the complex relationships, motivations & psychological dynamics surrounding one of the most infamous figures of the American West.

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Script)

Download and read the 2007 crime/western feature film script.

Live by Night (Book Notes)

A captivating crime novel set during the Prohibition era, blending historical fiction with a gripping narrative of ambition, crime, and redemption.

Live by Night (Script)

Download and read the 2016 crime/drama feature film script.

Mystic River (Book Notes)

A haunting and compelling story that resonates with themes of loss, redemption, and the inescapable grip of the past.

Mystic River (Script)

Download and read the 2003 crime/drama feature film script.

Gallipoli (Book Notes)

A powerful, sweeping historical narrative that masterfully captures the complexities and tragedies of the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I.

Gallipoli (Script)

Download and read the 1981 war/coming-of-age feature film script.

Australian Desperadoes: The Incredible Story of How Australian Gangsters Terrorized California (Book Notes)

A riveting account of an unlikely group of criminals who terrorized the early California frontier.

American Gun: A History of the U.S. in Ten Firearms (Book Notes)

A fascinating and engaging read on the profound impact that firearms have had on key events in American history, from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts.

Jane Got a Gun (Script)

Download and read the 2015 western feature film script.

In Defense of the Second Amendment (Book Notes)

A compelling and forceful defense of gun rights in America, offering readers a detailed exploration of the Second Amendment’s historical and practical importance

The Last of the Mohicans (Book Notes)

A timeless historical novel set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War in colonial America.

The Last of the Mohicans (Script)

Download and read the 1992 action/war/romance feature film script.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 (Book Notes)

The harrowing true story of US Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell's experience during Operation Red Wings in Afghanistan in 2005.

Lone Survivor (Script)

Download and read the 2013 action/war feature film script.

Doug Zembiec: The Lion of Fallujah (Book Excerpt)

Marine Sgt. Maj. William S. Skiles reflects upon his time serving with Major Douglas Zembiec, known as "The Lion of Fallujah" for his heroic actions commanding Echo Co, 2/1 Marines.

The Second Battle of Fallujah (Curated Book List & Notes)

The incursion into the city of Fallujah in November 2004 was one of the deadliest battles of the Iraq War.

Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War (Book Notes)

An outstanding and compelling account of one of the most intense military engagements of the late 20th century, the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993.