Publisher's Synopsis
The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid is a biography written by Pat Garrett, the man who famously shot and killed the legendary outlaw. The book details the life of Billy the Kid, also known as William H. Bonney, from his childhood in New York to his life as a cattle rustler and gunfighter in the Wild West. Garrett, who was also a lawman and sheriff, provides an insider's perspective on the events that led up to Billy's death, including his capture and trial. The book includes accounts of Billy's many exploits, including his famous jailbreaks and his involvement in the Lincoln County War. Garrett's firsthand accounts and detailed descriptions of Billy's life and death make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West and the life of one of its most notorious outlaws.Subtitled: The Noted Desperado of the Southwest, Whose Deeds of Daring and Blood made His Name A Terror in New Mexico, Arizona and Northern Mexico-- By Pat Garrett--Sheriff of Lincoln Co., N.M., By Whom He Was Finally Hunted Down and Captured By Killing Him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
