The Autobiography of Billy the Kid
Ralph Estes writes like Billy the Kid lived: fast, furious, a great adventure. Hail, hail Billy the Kid and Ralph Estes. (John Nichols, author ofThe Milagro Beanfield War)Authentic in detail and true to history, Estes delivers a fast-paced, engaging and enchanting account of the life of America's favorite outlaw. A must read.  (Paul Hutton, Distinguished History Prof., past pres., Western Writers of America)A convincing and fun read - this book will appeal to history and mystery buffs alike.  So when does the movie come out? (Former NM Gov. Bill Richardson, who considered pardoning Billy)Full of wit, charm, humor, history. (Johnny Boggs, Western Writers of Amer. past pres., authorLaw of the Land: The Trial of Billy the Kid)As Mark Twain quipped, If it didn't happen this way, it coulda happened this way, & John Ford added, If it didn't happen this way, it shoulda happened this way. (Marshall Trimble,Official Arizona State Historian)Ralph has done something most historians are never able to do - turn a legend back into a human being. (Dave Stamey, Western singer/songwriter)  Could it be that up till now we've all been wrong? Sure could be! (R.W. Hampton, Western singer/songwriter)