The Feud: The Hatfields and McCoys, The True Story by Dean KingMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
If you have any interest in the Hatfield and McCoy feud you probably have to read this book. It details the entire feud, from beginning to end, and the level of detail is astounding at points (obviously I can't verify any of the information, but I'm assuming it's legit).
Still, there is no way to keep up with all the people. You have Hatfields and McCoys. Some Hatfields and McCoys live on the West Virginia side of the border, some on the Kentucky side, some from both families fought for the confederates, and some for the union, and some from both families were on either side of the feud. In addition, many have the same names (and are related in two different ways).
The story itself, however, is fascinating. This area during this time seems just as wild, of not more, than the wild west ever was.
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