Wanted: The Outlaw Lives of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly (The Lamar Series in Western History)
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Book Synopsis: A renowned biographer compares the lives and times of American outlaw Billy the Kid and his Australian counterpart Ned Kelly. The oft-told exploits of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly survive vividly in the public imaginations of their respective countries, the United States and Australia. But the outlaws’ reputations are so weighted with legend and myth, the truth of their lives has become obscure. In this adventure-filled double biography, Robert M. Utley reveals the true stories and parallel courses of the two notorious contemporaries who lived by the gun, were executed while still in their twenties, and remain compelling figures in the folklore of their homelands. Robert M. Utley draws sharp, insightful portraits of first Billy, then Ned, and compares their lives and legacies. He recounts the adventurous exploits of Billy, a fun-loving, expert sharpshooter who excelled at escape and lived on the run after indictment for his role in the Lincoln Country War. Bush-raised Ned, the son of an Irish convict father and Irish mother, was a man whose outrage against British colonial authority inspired him to steal cattle and sheep, kill three policemen, and rob banks for the benefit of impoverished Irish sympathizers. Utley recounts the exploits of the notorious young men with accuracy and appeal. He discovers their profound differences, despite their shared fates, and illuminates the worlds in which they lived on opposite sides of the globe.
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Are you a fan of western history and thrilling tales of outlaws? Look no further! Introducing The Outlaw Lives of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly - the ultimate double biography that will transport you to the gritty and action-packed lives of these infamous outlaws. Robert M. Utley, a renowned biographer, unravels the truth behind the legends and myths, giving you a front-row seat to the real stories of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly.
Step into the wild and lawless world of Billy the Kid, a notorious American outlaw. Utley takes you on a gripping journey through Billy's adventurous life - from his role in the Lincoln Country War to his unparalleled skills as an expert sharpshooter. Feel the adrenaline rush as Billy escapes authorities and lives life on the run. This captivating biography will leave you on the edge of your seat, craving for more.
But the adventure does not stop there. Brace yourself for the tales of Ned Kelly, the Australian counterpart of Billy the Kid. Born into a world of British colonial authority, Ned's courageous defiance against injustice led him to commit daring acts of cattle and sheep theft, the killing of three policemen, and even bank robberies for the sake of his impoverished Irish sympathizers. Utley dives deep into Ned's bush-raised upbringing and unveils a whole new side to this intriguing outlaw.
With impeccable accuracy and mesmerizing storytelling, Utley draws insightful portraits of both Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly. He highlights the differences that set them apart, despite their shared fate of execution in their twenties. Through vividly descriptive narratives, Utley paints a vivid picture of the contrasting worlds these outlaws inhabited on opposite sides of the globe.
Don't miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly. Buy your copy of The Outlaw Lives of Billy the Kid and Ned Kelly now and get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through history.
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