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Billy The Kid

Billy the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws ever to come out of the Old West-an expert at rustling, thieving, shooting, and breaking out of jails. Over the years, he has been the subject of hundreds of books, articles, movies, and more. Still, tantalizingly little is known about the Kid, and many questions remain. Before he died at the age of about 21, how many men did he kill? Was he a ruthless criminal or a good-hearted Robin Hood of the American Southwest? And why have his fame and legend survived for so long? Separate the fact from fiction in this new biography about Billy the Kid and his role in the settlement of the American West.

Legends of the Wild West brings to life the fascinating history, lore, and culture of the great American frontier from west of the Mississippi River to the wide expanses of the western prairies and deserts. Each volume is a compelling portrait of the best-known frontiersmen, women, and settlers of the West.

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Billy The Kid

Billy the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws ever to come out of the Old West-an expert at rustling, thieving, shooting, and breaking out of jails. Over the years, he has been the subject of hundreds of books, articles, movies, and more. Still, tantalizingly little is known about the Kid, and many questions remain. Before he died at the age of about 21, how many men did he kill? Was he a ruthless criminal or a good-hearted Robin Hood of the American Southwest? And why have his fame and legend survived for so long? Separate the fact from fiction in this new biography about Billy the Kid and his role in the settlement of the American West.

Legends of the Wild West brings to life the fascinating history, lore, and culture of the great American frontier from west of the Mississippi River to the wide expanses of the western prairies and deserts. Each volume is a compelling portrait of the best-known frontiersmen, women, and settlers of the West.

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Billy The Kid

Billy The Kid

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Billy The Kid

Billy The Kid

by Facts on File

Overview

Billy the Kid is one of the most famous outlaws ever to come out of the Old West-an expert at rustling, thieving, shooting, and breaking out of jails. Over the years, he has been the subject of hundreds of books, articles, movies, and more. Still, tantalizingly little is known about the Kid, and many questions remain. Before he died at the age of about 21, how many men did he kill? Was he a ruthless criminal or a good-hearted Robin Hood of the American Southwest? And why have his fame and legend survived for so long? Separate the fact from fiction in this new biography about Billy the Kid and his role in the settlement of the American West.

Legends of the Wild West brings to life the fascinating history, lore, and culture of the great American frontier from west of the Mississippi River to the wide expanses of the western prairies and deserts. Each volume is a compelling portrait of the best-known frontiersmen, women, and settlers of the West.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781604135961
Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Publication date: 08/01/2010
Series: Legends of the Wild West Series
Pages: 104
Product dimensions: 6.70(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 11 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

1 The Kid 7

2 The Kid's Early Life 15

3 The Lincoln County War 32

4 The Outlaw Runs 47

5 Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid 63

6 The Kid Becomes a Legend 80

Chronology 90

Timeline 90

Glossary 94

Bibliography 95

Further Resources 96

Picture Credits 98

Index 99

About the Author 104

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