Twist of Fate
In an effort to leave his past behind him, Holliday left home to practice dentistry in Georgia and Missouri. At first, things went well—until Holliday received news that he couldn’t ignore. Shortly after beginning his dental practice, the young man was diagnosed with the same disease that killed his mother and brother.
Diagnosed with Tuberculosis
Holliday was only given a few months to live, but doctors told him that a warmer, drier climate might help to slow the progression of his illness. Later that year, Holliday set off for Dallas, Texas, otherwise known as the “last big city before the uncivilized Western Frontier.” There, his life would really begin…
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