The Saga of Billy the Kid
The Lawless Frontier: A True Crime Saga of the Wild West OutlawBy Walter Noble Burns
Length10h 20m
About this audiobook
In "The Saga of Billy the Kid," Walter Noble Burns weaves a compelling narrative that transcends mere biography to explore the mythos surrounding one of the American West'Äôs most infamous figures. Combining meticulous historical research with a vivid literary style, Burns immerses readers in the turbulent life of Billy McCarty, a young man whose criminal exploits during the turbulent years of the late 19th century have become emblematic of the Wild West. The book not only recounts the events leading to Billy'Äôs legendary status but also deftly examines the socio-political landscape of frontier America, making it a significant contribution to the genre of Western literature. Walter Noble Burns, an accomplished journalist and historian, was profoundly influenced by the cultural narratives of the West and the romanticism that surrounded its outlaws. His passion for storytelling and commitment to uncovering the human condition prompted him to delve deeply into the life of Billy the Kid. Burns'Äô extensive background in reporting and historiography allowed him to approach his subject with both critical insight and a narrative flair, providing readers with a nuanced portrayal of this enigmatic figure. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in American history, folklore, or the intricate dance between legend and truth. Burns'Äô eloquent prose and engaging storytelling ensure that "The Saga of Billy the Kid" remains not just a biography, but an exploration of the ideas of heroism, rebellion, and the complexities of the American identity.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (1.8K)
Includes Goodreads, Amazon, LibraryThing, StoryGraph
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length10 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2CHAPTER I THE KING OF THE VALLEY
3CHAPTER II THE LORD OF THE MOUNTAINS
4CHAPTER III WAR CLOUDS
5CHAPTER IV FIRST BLOOD
Show all chaptersShow less
6CHAPTER V THE KID
7CHAPTER VI CHILD OF THE DARK STAR
8CHAPTER VII AN EYE FOR AN EYE
9CHAPTER VIII THIRTEEN TO ONE
10CHAPTER IX THE SHERIFF’S MORNING WALK
11CHAPTER X THE THREE-DAYS’ BATTLE
12CHAPTER XI THE MAN WHO PLAYED DEAD
13CHAPTER XII HAIR-TRIGGER PEACE
14CHAPTER XIII A STRANGER FROM THE PANHANDLE
15CHAPTER XIV A BELLE OF OLD FORT SUMNER
16CHAPTER XV AT BAY
17CHAPTER XVI THE DANGLING SHADOW
18CHAPTER XVII A LITTLE GAME OF MONTE
19CHAPTER XVIII THE LURE OF BLACK EYES
20CHAPTER XIX THE RENDEZVOUS WITH FATE
21CHAPTER XX HELL’S HALF-ACRE
22CHAPTER XXI TRAIL’S END
More from Walter Noble Burns
You Are Worth ItKyle Carpenter, Don Yaeger8h 53m4.7 (4.8K)$29 · $0.00
The Happiest Man on EarthEddie Jaku3h 48m4.6 (178K)$7 · $0.00
MotherlandJulia Ioffe17h 52m4.7 (2.5K)$40 · $0.00
Evidence Not SeenDarlene Deibler Rose11h 11m4.6 (11.9K)$29 · $0.00
Where Cowards Go to DieBenjamin Sledge8h 42m4.7 (351)$20 · $0.00
Will You Love Me?Cathy Glass9h 5m4.6 (9.3K)$29 · $0.00
Designing Terry Pratchett’s DiscworldPaul Kidby3h 52m4.7 (343)$20 · $0.00
HostageEli Sharabi5h 25m4.6 (10.8K)$24 · $0.00
Finding MeViola Davis9h 15m4.6 (256.4K)$29 · $0.00
The Dangerous Truth about Today’s MarijuanaLaura Stack CSP, MBA9h 57m4.7 (384)$20 · $0.00
Birdie & HarlowTaylor Wolfe7h 50m4.6 (6.5K)$26 · $0.00
The Lives of BrianBrian Johnson9h 45m4.6 (3.5K)$29 · $0.00
I Am The StormJanice Dean9h4.6 (1.5K)$8 · $0.00
Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m4.6 (2.6K)$18 · $0.00
Just as I AmCicely Tyson16h 8m4.6 (99K)$33 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m4.6 (2.6K)$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m4.6 (16.7K)$26 · $0.00
My Bondage and My Freedom (Annotated)Frederick Douglass15h 30m4.6 (2.4K)$2 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m4.6 (16.1K)$29 · $0.00
CrossroadsKaleb Dahlgren7h 56m4.6 (4.9K)$26 · $0.00
You may also like
Pirate LatitudesMichael Crichton9h 9m3.7 (64.6K)$29 · $0.00
The Authentic Life of Billy the kidPat Garrett5h 30m3.7 (1.7K)$2 · $0.00
Howard Pyle's Book of PiratesHoward Pyle7h 25m4.2 (2.3K)Free
Sharpe's FortressBernard Cornwell13h 25m4.3 (23.3K)$33 · $0.00
The Pirates of Panama (Annotated)John Esquemeling40h 57m3.9 (1.4K)$1.99 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PIRATES (Illustrated) (Annotated)Daniel Defoe33h 20m3.8 (1.9K)$0.99 · $0.00
THE HISTORY OF THE PIRATESDaniel Defoe32h 8m3.9 (2.2K)$2 · $0.00
The Authentic Life of Billy the KidPat F. Garrett5h 30m3.7 (2.3K)$14
The History of the Pyrates Vol I - Vol IIDaniel Defoe26h 43m3.9 (2.8K)$2.30
ManhuntJames L. Swanson15h 34m4.3 (53.1K)$33 · $0.00
HombreElmore Leonard4h 21m4.1 (7.2K)$20 · $0.00
The True Life Stories of the Most Notorious Pirates (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)Captain Charles Johnson26h 8m4.4 (11)$2 · $0.00
History of 'Billy the Kid'Charles A. Siringo2h 8m3.4 (282)$2 · $0.00
THE PIRATES OWN BOOK (Illustrated) (Annotated)Charles Ellms15h 3m3.7 (324)$2 · $0.00
The True Pirates of the CaribbeanDaniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, Captain Charles Johnson40h 8m3.9 (68)$1.99 · $0.00
THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF THE PIRATES – A Detailed Account of the Robberies and Exploits of the Most Notorious Pirates: 4 Books in One Volume (Illustrated) (Annotated)Daniel Defoe33h 19m4.2 (141)$1.99 · $0.00
PIRATE'S VENGEANCE – 3 Adventure Classics in One Volume (Annotated)Robert E. Howard7h 24m$1.99 · $0.00
Apache RansomClay Fisher7h 2m3.9 (25)$20
History of Piracy in the CaribbeanDaniel Defoe, Charles Ellms, Captain Charles Johnson40h 6m$1.99 · $0.00
The Boy's Book of BuccaneersA. Hyatt Verrill5h 29m$2.30