Billy The Kid. Las Vegas Newspaper Accounts Of His Career, 1880-1881

W. M. MORRISON

Publication: W M Morrison-Books, 1958, Waco

First Edition. Stiff Printed Wrappers. 29pp. A compilation of contemporary newspaper reports about Billy the Kid taken from newspapers published in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The articles cover the period 180-1881 and include Billy’s capture by Sheriff Pat Garrett in December, 1880; his imprisonment and interviews with reporters, the public's reaction to the captured of Billy; reports of his crimes and his reputation; etc. Many of the newspaper pieces were written while Billy the Kid was alive, making them valuable primary sources. Near fine copy.