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Indeed, the myth of the Wild West became a contributing factor to the violence itself, as men like Will Rayner saw their badman image as something to be promoted, often at their own expense. A bizarre sense of honor that took men’s lives grew out of that glorification of violence, and the liquor induced delusions of small men were somehow transformed into legends of honor. The reality was almost always more sordid, and usually less honorable. Subscribe Today
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            Tags: Historical Conflicts, Historical Figures, Social History, The Wild West, Wild West
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