Moving onThe Pulitzer Prize-nominated book in paperback for the first time! From a haunting story of the night Billy the Kid died to a dramatic account of a breathtaking horse race, including two stories that won the prestigious Spur Award, here is a collection that reveals the passion and fortitude of its characters, and also the power of a wonderful writer. "Highly recommended!"--"Booklist." |
Contents
Foreword | 7 |
Belle Starrs Race Mare | 24 |
A Small War in Lincoln County | 37 |
Copyright | |
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