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The Wyatt Earp Myth: America’s Most Famous Vigilante Wasn’t

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Wyatt Earp famously delivered justice the American way—except it’s all a lie, says biographer Andrew Isenberg.

Andrew C. Isenberg
Andrew C. Isenberg
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Andrew C. Isenberg

Andrew C. Isenberg

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