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Billy & Pat
Gardner does a fine job re-telling a oft-told story. He is compassionate both to Billy and his nemesis Garrett. The Kid was a cold-blooded killer but he was more than that and Pat tried his hand at many occupations after taking off his badge. Gardner recounts both lives well but really shines when he focuses on the famous manhunt. He doesn't miss the ironies of the sheriff's long downhill slide before his own violent death. There will be many more books, novels, and movies about this pair but this account is close to definitive.
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JAIMEnm
Posted May 28, 2010
Excellent Research Presented In A Fascinating Account
Mark Lee Gardner brings to life the true story of Sheriff Pat Garrett, who killed the legendary bandit Billy the Kid. Gardner also delves into the Kid's background, much of which is still the stuff of legend. As a young Boy Scout, I developed an association with Pat Garrett: I tended his grave in the Oddfellows Cemetery, Las Cruces, New Mexico. I knew one of his daughters, Pauline, as a rather cranky old lady who owned some storefronts on Main Street. But those bits of history are quite incidental to Gardner's captivating account of the Sheriff and the Kid. A great read from cover to cover! P.S. Hampton Sides and Robert M. Utley, excellent historians themselves, give "To Hell On A Fast Horse" glowing recommendations.
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Boring read
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cmp53
Posted May 8, 2010
Definitely enjoyed it
This part of American History is one that I probably know the least about. This book provided some great insight into what life was like in the Wild West. Up until now, Billy the Kid was a fictious character...this book brought him to life. Definitely enjoyed it.
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khl
Posted March 20, 2010
No holds barred historical and accurate book
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I found it to be balanced all around the issues of Billy the Kid and the events of his life. History teaches us that few folks are truly hero's or truly villains. This book balanced these issues very well. I will give this book to others and it will be re-read from my library regularly.
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