Describes the life and times of legendary outlaw Billy the Kid, separating fact from fiction in relating accounts of his crimes, death, and legacy.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents
Irish roots -- Billy's first victim -- Focus: the Wild West -- Cattle rustler -- Focus: the ranchers -- A new family -- Death of John Tunstall -- Focus: land wars in the west -- The regulators -- The battle of Lincoln -- Amnesty denied -- The empty chamber -- Focus: gunfighters -- The law closes in -- Under arrest -- Escape from jail -- Death of Billy -- Focus: Billy's legacy -- Rogues' gallery.