John Hittson

The first book-length biography about this remarkable frontiersman takes the reader on an adventurous journey, from the danger and toil of the Texas frontier to gala parties among the highest social circles in Denver. Vernon Maddux has unearthed numerous new sources and frames the life and achievements of Hittson against the chaos and violence of the times.

Blending fast-paced action with detailed research, this colorful portrait of Hittson will both inform and entertain a wide range of readers interested in the early West.