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From the western research/reference library of Jerry Crandall
West of Billy the Kid
by Frederick Nolan
University of Oklahoma Press, 1998
Condition; good, minor shelf wear on soft cover.
The West of Billy the Kid by Frederick Nolan is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated book that uses text, over 250 images (many previously unpublished), and maps to provide an authentic look at the life of Billy the Kid, his world, and the people he knew, including his family, friends, and enemies like Pat Garrett and John Tunstall. Published by the University of Oklahoma Press, it serves as both a standalone work and a companion to Nolan’s other books on the Lincoln County War, aiming to separate the man from the myth with detailed research and recent photos of historic locations.
Aims to present the real Billy the Kid, avoiding romanticization or debunking, and providing an even-handed account of his violent life in the New Mexico Territory.
Nolan is a respected authority on the American West, and the book is considered a definitive resource, sometimes called the “Bible of Billy the Kid”.
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