Blaze Away: The Real Story of the Gunfight at the OK Corral
No event from the days of the Wild West has captivated the American public more than the Gunfight at the OK Corral. From countless movies and books to television documentaries, the streefight that pitted Wyatt Earp, his brothers, and “Doc” Holliday against members of the Cowboy faction has become the best-known event of the period. Yet for all its popularity, few people know the entire story. In Tombstone, Arizona, Wyatt Earp was more interested in gambling and prospecting than being a lawman. The gunfight did not actually take place at the OK Corral, and lasted a mere 30 seconds. After the incident, Earp and Holliday were arrested and tried for murder. And the legend of Wyatt Earp may never have grown if it wasn’t for the so-called “Vendetta Ride” several months after the famous gunfight. Scott extensively researched the history of the event for his new book, Tombstone: Relive the Gunfight at the OK Corral.
