History of "Billy the Kid" by Charles A. Siringo
"History of 'Billy the Kid'" by Charles A. Siringo is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work recounts the events surrounding the life of the infamous outlaw William H. Bonney, known as Billy the Kid, who became a legendary figure in the American Old West due to his daring exploits and violent end. The opening of the narrative establishes the foundation of Billy the Kid's life, detailing hisearly years in New York and subsequent moves to the American West, where he became embroiled in crime and violence. It introduces key characters and relationships, including his mother and associates who influenced his journey towards becoming an outlaw. The account highlights significant events, such as his first murders that marked his transition into notoriety, setting the stage for his legendary status and the ensuing conflict that characterized his life. The narrative promises to delve into the complexities of his character and the turbulent times in which he lived, offering readers a vivid picture of a notorious outlaw's life and the brutal world of the Wild West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Siringo, Charles A., 1855-1928 |
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| LoC No. | 20014449 |
| Title | History of "Billy the Kid" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F786: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley |
| Subject | Billy, the Kid |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Southwest, New -- Biography |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New |
| Subject | Southwest, New -- History -- 1848- |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38039 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 173 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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