Despite the countless books and films devoted to him, Billy the Kid
remains one of the most elusive figures of the Old West. Now,
award-winning western historian Frederick Nolan has scoured the
published literature to offer this well-rounded compendium on the
life and times of William H. Bonney. The Billy the Kid Reader
contains some of the best articles on the Kid - including gems no
longer in print. From the first dime novel that appeared shortly
after his death to the research of today's historians, these
writings bring Bonney's life into sharp focus. Nolan highlights two
distinct schools of Billy the Kid studies: works of popularizers
who tended to exaggerate his historical role, and the findings of
grassroots researchers who have reassessed our perceptions of the
Kid. Dozens of illustrations enhance the text, illuminating the
Kid's career and notoriety. This collection shows that the life of
William H. Bonney is not yet a closed book - far from it. Many
versions of his life remain little more than unchallenged
tradition. The Billy the Kid Reader puts that lengthy body of work
in perspective and will satisfy seasoned Kid aficionados as well as
first-time readers eager to learn more about the man and the
legend.
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