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Is 'Yellowstone' Spin-off '1883' Based on a Book?

The prequel to ‘Yellowstone’ stars Tim McGraw and Sam Elliott.

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1883, the Yellowstone prequel series set over a century before the main show, was based on a fictional story but accurately portrayed the challenges faced by pioneers traveling from Texas to Montana.
While 1883 wasn't directly based on a specific book, creator Taylor Sheridan approached the series as if it were a novel, aiming to capture the authenticity and reality of the Old West.
The show incorporated real historical figures and events, such as Marshal Jim Courtright and Union General George Meade, adding credibility and making the series feel more genuine than other Westerns set in the same era.