Sheriff William Brady: Tragic Hero of the Lincoln County War by Ph D. Donald R.

Description: Sheriff William Brady by Ph D. Donald R. Lavash, Robert M. Utley Was Sheriff William Brady a willing pawn in the hands of a crooked political faction, or was he an honest man dedicated to law and order? After his extensive research, Lavash thinks Brady deserves a more realistic evaluation. Although Brady tried to stem the growing tide of anarchy, his efforts ended when he was ambushed by Billy the Kid and his gang. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Was Sheriff William Brady a willing pawn in the hands of a crooked political faction or was he an honest man dedicated to law and order? After his extensive research, Donald R. Lavash thinks Brady deserves a more realistic evaluation of his part in the Lincoln County Was in New Mexico. In 1873, crime and violence were rampant in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Land fraud, cattle and horse stealing were common. Outlaws, including Billy the Kid, swarmed in to join hands with dishonest citizens. Although Brady tried to stem the growing tide of anarchy, his efforts ended when he was ambushed by Billy the Kid and his gang. This book is not only a biography of a man but the history of an era in the American Southwest. More information on this controversial period will be found in these other Sunstone Press books: "Alias Billy the Kid" by Donald Cline, "Sheriff Pat Garretts Last Days" by Colin Rickards, "The Death of Billy the Kid" by John William Poe, "The Real Billy the Kid" by Miguel Antonio Otero, "Stalking Billy the Kid" by Marc Simmons, "The Authentic Life of Billy the Kid" by Pat Garrett, "Kit Carsons Own Story of His Life" by Blanche Grant, and "Dynamite and Six-Shooter" by Jeff Burton. Donald R. Lavash was a historian on the staff of the New Mexico State Records Center and Archives and was a specialist in American Southwest history. An author of numerous articles and the book, "A Journey Through New Mexico History" also published by Sunstone Press, he received his Ph.D. from the International Institute for Advanced Studies. Details ISBN0865340641 Short Title SHERIFF WILLIAM BRADY Publisher Sunstone Press Series Western Legacy Series Language English Illustrator Robert M. Utley ISBN-10 0865340641 ISBN-13 9780865340640 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY B Year 2007 Subtitle Tragic Hero of the Lincoln County War Place of Publication Santa Fe Country of Publication United States Imprint Sunstone Press Birth 1929 Pages 132 DOI 10.1604/9780865340640 UK Release Date 2007-07-15 Author Robert M. Utley Publication Date 2007-07-15 Illustrations Illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:38914764;

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