Introducing: Gunfighters, with Bryan Burrough
Summary
In this episode of Gunfighters, author Brian Burrow recounts the first recorded gunfight of the American frontier in Springfield, Missouri, where James Hickok killed Davis Tutt over a disputed pocket watch. Burrow, a veteran journalist and author of eight books, shares his lifelong fascination with the Old West, tracing his interest from childhood myths to the obscure, dimly remembered gunfighters who shaped history. He promises to explore stories that are often wilder than Hollywood portrayals, offering a gripping descent into the true history of the American frontier.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the first gunfight in Springfield, Missouri
The confrontation between James Hickok and Davis Tutt
Host introduction and background of Brian Burrow
Personal history and fascination with Old West gunfighters
Podcast release details and sponsor information
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