Escaping the law in the West -- Robbers and gentlemen bandits -- Old West gangs and leaders -- Cattle thieves and land wars -- Women outlaws of the West.
Summary:
The expansion of the United States in the 1800s led to good fortune and success for some, and crime and lawlessness for others. Notorious Outlaws explains how people like Butch Cassidy, Billy the Kid, and many more turned to a life of crime.
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