Here are some of his most notable works:
Dime Novels:
* The Life and Adventures of Frank James, the Notorious Missouri Bandit (1877): This was one of the first dime novels about the James gang, a notorious group of outlaws.
* The Life and Adventures of Jesse James, the Missouri Bandit (1880): Beadel's version of the Jesse James story was a major success and helped to solidify the outlaw's legendary status.
* The Last of the Missouri Raiders (1882): This novel continued the story of the James gang, exploring their final years and eventual downfall.
Other Works:
* The Wyoming Massacre (1877): A fictionalized account of the conflict between white settlers and the Native Americans in Wyoming.
* The Great Western Trail (1881): A novel set in the American West, featuring cowboys, Native Americans, and frontier life.
* The Adventures of Captain Jack, the California Bandit (1883): Another dime novel, this time about a notorious outlaw who operated in California during the Gold Rush.
Beadel was a significant figure in the development of dime novels, and his works helped to shape the public's perception of the American West and its outlaw figures.
If you're interested in learning more about William James Beadel, you can find his works online and in libraries. You can also find more information about him in books about the history of dime novels.