Wyatt Earp's story has been chronicled in many movies and TV shows over the years. According to Wikipedia, he was a physically imposing figure for his day, was very capable of using his fists instead of his weapon to control those resisting his authority, and was reputed to be an expert with a pistol. He showed no fear of any man. His deputy Jimmy Cairns described Wyatt as "the most dependable man I ever knew; a quiet, unassuming chap who never drank and in all respects a clean young fellow". Wyatt's manner, though friendly, suggested a quiet reserve...