The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid

Name: The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781510718609
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By Pat F. Garrett

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The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid by Pat F. Garrett offers a gripping, firsthand narrative of Billy the Kid's tumultuous life. From his early days as William H. Bonney in New York to his notorious exploits in the American West, including horse theft, gambling, and his role in the Lincoln County War, this biography details the infamous outlaw’s rise and fall. Sheriff Garrett, who ultimately killed Billy, provides an eyewitness perspective, sharing insights and events leading up to the outlaw's death in Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
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This biography appeals to readers interested in Wild West history, true crime enthusiasts, and fans of legendary American outlaws seeking a vivid, authentic account from someone intimately involved in Billy the Kid's story.

Originally published: Santa Fe, N.M.: New Mexican Print. and Pub. Co., 1882.

Description

Born in November 1859 as William H. Bonney, Billy the Kid—as he soon became known—started his criminal career at the age of twelve by stabbing a man in a bar fight. He then moved on to stealing horses, gambling, participating in the Lincoln County War, and even perpetrating mass murder. Billy the Kid's extraordinary exploits were followed in newspapers around the country, and his legend reached epic heights.

Garrett, the Sheriff of Lincoln County and Billy's ultimate arbiter of justice, provides an incredible, firsthand account of the small-town kid who became a killer in The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid. Written just eight months after killing Billy in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, during a happenstance meeting in the home of Pete Maxwell, this fascinating, sensational book takes us play-by-play through Billy's life.

From his earliest days in New York and eventual move west to his adventures in Mexico and repeated arrests and escapes, this original account tells all.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510718609

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: B&W illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 179g

Pages: 152

Collections

American & Canadian History Biography & Memoir History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Pat F. Garrett Political Biographies True Crime

About the Author

Pat F. Garrett (1850-1908) was the sheriff of Lincoln County, New Mexico, and is best known for killing Billy the Kid. Born in Alabama, Garrett worked as a a cowboy and a buffalo hunter before becoming a sheriff.