"The Crusade of the Excelsior" is a western adventure novel by Bret Harte, best known for his stories about California mining towns. The book refers us to the heroic times of Wyatt Earp, Buffalo Bill, and Wild Bill Hicock, as well as the infamous shootout at O.K. Corral. The heroes of the book also have to go through incredible challenges to win fortune, love, and happy life.