The Kid (novel)

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The Kid
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First edition
Author Ron Hansen
Subject Billy the Kid
Genre Western novel
Publisher Scribners
Publication date
2016
Pages320
ISBN 9781501129759

The Kid is a 2016 historical western novel written by Ron Hansen. [1] It is about the legendary Old West outlaw, Billy the Kid, [2] including his involvement in the Lincoln County War of New Mexico. [3]

Reception

According to Publishers Weekly , The Kid is "entertaining and lively…an excellent, transportive read". [4]

References

  1. ↑ Hagy, Alyson (November 18, 2016). "Billy the Kid: The Novel". NY Times . The New York Times Company . Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  2. ↑ Hansen, Ron (2016). The Kid. Simon and Schuster. ISBN   9781501133305 . Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  3. ↑ Saul, John B. (October 2, 2016). "Ron Hansen's 'The Kid': a vivid portrait of an American outlaw". Seattle Times . Retrieved January 18, 2019.
  4. ↑ "The Kid". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved January 18, 2019.


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