Lynn Michelsohn

Young Billy, Old Santa Fe Lynn Michelsohn

*** Please note: This book, previously published as "Young Billy," contains only minor revisions of that edition. *** Historical facts and fanciful legends swirl around Billy the Kid's early days . . . and around the City at the End of the Santa Fe Trail in his youth. What did young Billy find in New Mexico Territory's Wild West capital of the 1870s? How did Santa Fe's frontier character and its Hispanic culture shape his early development? Who did Billy encounter? What roles play would they play later in his brief life? How did this future desperado spend his days and nights in Santa Fe . . . ice skating? . . . playing baseball? . . . telling ghost stories? What remains today of the sites and sights that met this storied youngster's eyes? "Young Billy, Old Santa Fe," the first book of the Lynn Michelsohn's non-fiction trilogy, "Billy the Kid in Santa Fe," also includes . . . - over 40 historical and modern photographs, drawings, and maps - two appendices - an extensive bibliography - a comprehensive index. Recommended for Western History buffs, Billy the Kid aficionados, and anyone who loves Santa Fe! TABLE OF CONTENTS. Introduction to the Trilogy. Chapter 1. Billy Comes to Santa Fe-despite defunct burros. Chapter 2. Santa Fe Life-blue-eyed Hispanics, scheming politicians, and military music. Chapter 3. The City at the End of the Santa Fe Trail-mud, mud, and more mud. Chapter 4. February 1873-did Billy ice skate? or play shortstop? Chapter 5. Billy Leaves Santa Fe-after a documented event, at last! Appendix A. Pronunciation Guide. Appendix B. Finding Young Billy's Santa Fe Today