Wild Bill Longley: A Texas Hard Case - Hardcover

Wild Bill Longley: A Texas Hard Case is a biography written by Ed Bartholomew about the notorious outlaw, William Preston Longley. Longley was a Texas cowboy who turned to a life of crime, becoming one of the most feared and deadly outlaws of the late 1800s. The book delves into Longley's early life, his criminal activities, and his eventual capture and execution. Bartholomew provides a detailed account of Longley's crimes, including his many murders, robberies, and jailbreaks. The book also explores the myths and legends that have grown up around Longley, including his reputation as a skilled marksman and his supposed involvement in the assassination of President James Garfield. Through extensive research and interviews with Longley's descendants, Bartholomew paints a vivid portrait of this infamous figure in Texas history. Wild Bill Longley: A Texas Hard Case is a gripping and fascinating read for anyone interested in the Wild West, true crime, or American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.