Ned Buntline

Edward Judson Buntline was an American writer, journalist, and showman. He is best known for his dime novels and his role in popularizing the Western genre. Buntline was born in 1824 in New York City and died in 1890 in New York City. He was a prolific writer, publishing dozens of novels and short stories, many of which were set in the American West. Buntline was also a showman and a promoter, and he was known for his flamboyant personality and his ability to create a sense of drama and excitement around his writing. He was a pioneer of the Western genre and his work helped to shape the public's perception of the American West.