An Open Secret

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Set against the backdrop of the 1874 gold discovery in the Black Hills, the narrative follows the rapid transformation of a small gold camp into the notorious town of Deadwood in 1876. As miners flock to the area, they encounter a landscape marked by dead trees and gold-filled creeks. The town quickly becomes a magnet for outlaws, gamblers, and gunslingers, creating a lawless environment that thrives on the excitement and danger of the gold rush.