Bloody Bill Longley. A Biography

RICK MILLER

Publication: Henington Publishing Company, 1996, Wolfe City, Texas

First edition. 8vo. Limited to 500 copies numbered and signed by the author. This is copy # 423. Bright red. cloth, titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine, [3], i, 202 pp., introduction, double column, illustrated, portraits, maps, works cited, index. A well-written biography of Texas gunfighter William Preston "Bloody Bill" Longley. Longley began his bloody lawless career at age 16 when he killed his first man. He was hanged at Giddings eleven years later and has been credited with 32 murders Through extensive research the author examines the life and "legends" of this notorious gunman. Fine bright copy without dust jacket (as issued).