the_last_gunfightFresh off his acclaimed bio of Bonnie and Clyde, Jeff Guinn turns his attention to the Old West. The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral—and How It Changed the American West offers no big revelations, as Guinn admits. But buy it anyway: this is a great overview of the legendary tale, composed by a true master storyteller. —Mark Boardman

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