{"product_id":"the-billy-the-kid-reader-paperback","title":"The Billy the Kid Reader - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Nolan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Billy the Kid Reader \u003c\/i\u003econtains 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNolan 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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. \u003ci\u003eThe Billy the Kid Reader\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.89 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131079594119,"sku":"9780806157580","price":44.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/0a2cc571a44944889f66b28537c9cb2d.webp?v=1732616156","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-billy-the-kid-reader-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}