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Aces & Eights is a historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman, published in 1981. It reconstructs the final period of Wild Bill Hickok's life in Deadwood, South Dakota, and leads to his killing in 1876 while he held a pair of aces and a pair of eights, the poker combination later called the dead man's hand. The book combines frontier history with fictionalized narrative.
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Who wrote Aces & Eights, and when was it published?
Aces & Eights is a historical Western novel by Loren D. Estleman, first published in 1981. It focuses on the final period of Wild Bill Hickok's life.
What does the title Aces & Eights refer to?
The title refers to the poker hand associated with Wild Bill Hickok's death. He was reportedly holding a pair of aces and a pair of eights when he was killed.
Where is Aces & Eights set?
The novel is centered on Deadwood, South Dakota, during the final period of Hickok's life. Its historical setting leads toward his killing in 1876.
Is Aces & Eights a fictional Western or a historical novel?
It is a historical Western novel that reconstructs real events and a real frontier figure. Loren D. Estleman's story uses Wild Bill Hickok and Deadwood as its historical foundation.
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