Outlaw Legend Begins

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have given up robbing banks and trains and are now ranch owners, waiting to hear from the Governor of Wyoming about a possible pardon. They have an unfortunate encounter with Luther Greeley, an outlaw from a rival gang, during which Sundance is badly wounded. Butch takes him to a friend's home to recover, thinking back to their first meeting and the events that led up to their partnership.

Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 23 April 2018
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid have given up robbing banks and trains and are now ranch owners, and are waiting to hear from the Governor of Wyoming about a possible pardon. While in Buffalo, Wyoming, to buy supplies, they have an unfortunate encounter with Luther Greeley, an outlaw from a rival gang based at Hole-in-the-Wall, during which Sundance is badly wounded. Butch takes him to the nearby home of a friend to recover.

As a worried Butch watches over his injured partner, he thinks back to their first meeting and to the events that led up to their partnership. It all began in the town of Green River, Wyoming, and a chance meeting between them when they were young, then using their names Leroy and Lonzo. They quickly became friends and started working together, robbing banks and trains and living a life of adventure.

But their luck ran out one day when they were caught by the police and sentenced to prison. They were sent to the infamous Yuma Prison, where they were subjected to harsh conditions and long stretches of hard labor. Butch and Sundance refused to give up, and they continued to plan their escape.

After several failed attempts, they finally managed to break out of prison in 1880. They fled to Bolivia, where they set up a new life as ranch owners. They were successful in their new venture, and they became known as some of the most respected and wealthy landowners in the region.

But their past still caught up with them, and they were eventually hunted down by the authorities. They were captured and taken back to Wyoming, where they were sentenced to death for their previous crimes.

Butch and Sundance refused to give up hope, and they continued to plan their escape. They knew that they had a lot of supporters who believed in their cause, and they were determined to make it to freedom one way or another.

In the end, their plan worked. They were able to escape from prison once again, and they fled to Argentina, where they lived in exile for the rest of their lives.

Butch and Sundance were two of the most famous outlaws in American history, and their story has been told countless times in books, movies, and TV shows. They were symbols of freedom and adventure, and their legacy continues to inspire people to this day.

Despite their criminal past, Butch and Sundance were known for their kindness and generosity. They were always willing to help those in need, and they were respected by both their friends and their enemies.

In conclusion, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were two of the most fascinating and iconic figures in American history. Their story of adventure, friendship, and escape is a testament to the human spirit and the power of determination. Despite their criminal past, they were loved and respected by many, and their legacy continues to inspire people to this day.

Weight: 250g
Dimension: 129 x 192 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780719826986