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History of Billy the Kid

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Book
265
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77
Release Date
January 5, 2017
Duration
2 hours 19 minutes
Summary
A cowboy outlaw whose youthful daring has never been equalled in the annals of criminal history.
When a bullet pierced his heart he was less than twenty-two years of age, and had killed twenty-one men, Indians not included.

The author feels that he is capable of writing a true and unvarnished history of "Billy the Kid," as he was personally acquainted with him, and assisted in his capture, by furnishing Sheriff Pat Garrett with three of his fighting cowboys--Jas. H. East, Lee Hall and Lon Chambers.

The facts set down in this narrative were gotten from the lips of "Billy the Kid," himself, and from such men as Pat Garrett, John W. Poe, Kip McKinnie, Charlie Wall, the Coe Brothers, Tom O'Phalliard, Henry Brown, John Middleton, Martin Chavez, and Ash Upson. All these men took an active part, for or against, the "Kid." Ash Upson had known him from childhood, and was considered one of the family, for several years, in his mother's home.

Other facts were gained from the lips of Mrs. Charlie Bowdre, who kept "Billy the Kid," hid out at her home in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, after he had killed his two guards and escaped. (Introduction by the author)
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Profile Avatar Suzie l Oct 2017

this was a really interesting story. It was a lot of things I did not know about that were brought out in this book

Profile Avatar lindsay g Jun 2017

good listen i really enjoyed it,he certainly got into some striff

Profile Avatar Katlyn H Jun 2017

I really enjoyed it. I thought it was read really well. The narrator did a good job.

Profile Avatar chris h Jun 2017

I loved it.

Profile Avatar David S May 2017

Interesting cronlogue of the 'Kids' life by an author who knew and met him. Really enjoyed it

Profile Avatar bonnie schneider Feb 2017

Thia waa a very informative book. We really enjoyed it!

Profile Avatar Greg S. Dec 2024

The story was good, however the narration could have been better. The voice was fitting, however not much inflection and at times seemed like reading a run-on sentence. In fairness to the narrator that could just be the writing. I really enjoyed it over all.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Nov 2024

I finally understand what happened to Billy the kid

Profile Avatar Jose N. Sep 2024

great book really interesting

Profile Avatar Mohamud G. Dec 2023

It's good story for me

Profile Avatar PokeSmot Sep 2023

Wow, what a crazy short life, I like how the book just gets straight to the stories, no slow pokin around. The narrator has a great clear easy to understand voice. Good read

Profile Avatar David T. Dec 2022

Excellent listen. Full of anticipation moments, read well!

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2022

Great book

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jan 2022

Just ok liked it

Profile Avatar John N. Dec 2021

good book to listen too

Profile Avatar Terry M. Jul 2021

Good story.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2021

I like this narrator very good clear voice

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jun 2021

Excellent read, the movie young guns follows this story extremely well

Profile Avatar Anonymous Mar 2021

Good history on the kid, well narrated.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Aug 2020

History coming alive ,really enjoyed listening to the book

Profile Avatar Jeffrey E. Jul 2020

I couldn't get into this book. Seems like a list of events welded together that are hard to follow. In all fairness it's hard to write about the life of such a mysterious young outlaw to whom not much is known. Definitely listen to this if you're really interested in Billy the kid. You have to be all in to stay on board.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Apr 2020

A good listen a real eyeopener

Profile Avatar Brad H. Feb 2020

No inflection or emotion in the narration. Can’t recommend.

Profile Avatar Anonymous Jul 2019

I love that it’s so easy to picture it

Profile Avatar Peter H. Feb 2019

Very well told tale. Gripping

History of Billy the Kid

History of Billy the Kid

Author: Charles A. Siringo
Read by: Roger Melin
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