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Billy the Kid: Robin Hood or hoodlum? After 90 years of romantic myths, this book shatters the spell and uncovers the brutal, even stranger truth about the youngest of the famous Western desperadoes. Billy Bonney, whose death in 1881 ended a reign of terror in New Mexico, has become legendary as a defender of small settlers against big ranchers... a lighting draw who dropped 21 men, one for each year of his life.
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In this bonus book in the Desert Legends Trilogy, Jim Doolen has his final encounter with the infamous Billy the Kid. Billy the Kid and many other figures from the wild west are featured in Written in Blood, Ghost Moon and Victorio's War of the Desert Legends Trilogy. Set in the harsh desert world of the Arizona Territory and northern Mexico, these stories are sure to thrill readers.
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There is believed to be more of what is called "True History" concerning the life of William H. Bonney, known in later years as Billy the Kid, than any other known outlaw during the years 1850-1900. It is claimed that at the age of twenty-one years old, he was believed to have been one of the most notorious and dangerous "pistol-tot-n" outlaws of the old west.
It is also claimed that he was only twelve years old when he killed his first man for insulting...
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In the vast, rugged terrains of the American Wild West, few names echo as loudly as Billy, the Kid. This definitive account brings to life the tales, myths, and realities of one of the most enigmatic and legendary figures in American folklore."Billy, the Kid: A Wild West Legend" delves deep into the dusty pages of history, piecing together the journey of a young man thrust into a life of crime, adventure, and infamy. From his humble beginnings to...
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Series of Western Americana volume no. 3
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32 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 23 cm.
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One of the great folk legends of the Wild West, William H. Bonney went from cowboy and rancher's gunslinger to a pure outlaw, forever dodging justice in New Mexico before it was even a state. On the one hand, he was charming, fun-loving, often present at social events, quite appealing to the ladies. Also conversant in Spanish, "Billito" was popular with the Spanish speaking crowd. On the other hand, he had no compunction to coldly kill a man, a sheriff,...
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273 pages ; 21 cm.
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Trapped in a cave dwelling, Hubie stumbles upon a not-so-ancient mystery Although his work is technically illegal, Hubie Schuze has no qualms with digging up ancient Native American artifacts. The government calls him a thief, but Hubie thinks of himself as a treasure hunter-and his latest quest could be his last. After lowering himself into a cave in search of Anasazi pottery, Hubie uncovers a long-dead corpse, buried where the Anasazi would never...
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As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew, Luke and Jenny realize things aren't what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the...
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Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and Doc Holliday ride again in this epic 1943 western - but the most famous character from this classic film is sultry country vixen Rio McDonald. Hughes' nationwide search for an actress to play Rio resulted in the film debut of Jane Russell, whose natural assets were allegedly helped by a special bra designed by Hughes. When The Outlaw finally received a nationwide release in 1946, its success vindicated Hughes and made...
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