 First edition (23rd impression) | |
| Author | Richmal Crompton |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Thomas Henry |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | Newnes |
Publication date | 1927 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) & Audio book |
| Followed by | William in Trouble |
William the Outlaw is the seventh book in the Just William series by Richmal Crompton. [1] It was first published in 1927.
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