Billy the Kid: The Endless Ride

Wallis, Michael

ISBN 10: 1400104165 ISBN 13: 9781400104161

Publisher: Tantor Media Inc, 2007

Synopsis

A re-creation of the life of Billy the Kid journeys behind the sensationalized legend to reveal the real world of the celebrity outlaw, a young man who became one of the most enduring icons of the American West.

About this title

About the Author

Michael Wallis is the author of the bestseller Route 66 and the highly acclaimed Pretty Boy.

Former radio broadcaster Todd McLaren has been heard on more than 5,000 TV and radio commercials; narrations for documentaries on such networks as A&E and the History Channel; and films. His book narrations have earned him a prestigious Audie Award as well as a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award.

Reviews

Dime novels made Billy the Kid a legendary outlaw, but he was an actual person about whom the facts have become distorted. Michael Wallis pieces together newspaper accounts and other historical information to trace the Kids life, covering his childhood, his early years in Santa Fe, and his experience of the Lincoln County wars. Its a story that twists and turns, and Todd McLaren maintains control expertly as the story evolves from coming-of-age to banditry and violence. While Wallis acknowledges the hyperbole and hearsay that interfere with creating an accurate picture of the Kids life, his careful research and thoughtfulness show in every word. J.A.S. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Edition details

• Publisher: Tantor Media Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1400104165
• ISBN 13: 9781400104161
• Binding: Audio CD