The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid by Pat Garrett: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Hankering for a mostly true tale about the hard-living desperadoes who inhabited America's desert Southwest in the mid-1800s? This biography of the ill-fated gunslinger Billy, the Kid was written by Pat Garrett, the sheriff who shot Billy down. Although some historians now question the veracity of some of the self-aggrandizing bluster Garrett and his ghostwriter included in the book, The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid is a wonderful read for aficionados of the anything-goes Wild West.
Quick facts about The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid
- Title: The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid
- Author: Pat Garrett
- First published: 2008
- Genre: biography & autobiography, nonfiction, true crime
- OpenLibrary ID: OL15180851W
Where to read The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid
The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid by Pat Garrett is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid about?
Hankering for a mostly true tale about the hard-living desperadoes who inhabited America's desert Southwest in the mid-1800s? This biography of the ill-fated gunslinger Billy, the Kid was written by Pat Garrett, the sheriff who shot Billy down.
Who wrote The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid?
The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid was written by Pat Garrett.
When was The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid published?
The Authentic Life of Billy, The Kid was first published in 2008.
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