LOL! It sounds like the cover of a novel with an unexpected plot twist.
Just wow.
History and historicy create meaning for us.
Touching or seeing things that link us to our past make bridges upon which we can tread.
How long will it take before someone finds the Billy The Kid photo offensive or racist and call for it’s destruction? I’m serious.
The original owner is kicking himself. That would be something I would do.
Hey thanks everybody! Great pictures!
I have my doubts about this photograph costing $2 in a “junk” shop. The image appears to be a tintype and anyone who deals with antiques should know that outdoor view tintypes with unusual subjects are worth some $$$$$. it is a desirable large size image and even if this were a group of nobody’s, that image could easily bring in the $100-200 range.
I think the backstory might be BS, kind of like the famous “watermelon” sword tale.
Fwiw. Extremely interesting to almost everyone. I had seen a 90 year old gentleman on a t/v show in 1958. He said his name was Virgil Earp. When asked about Billy the Kid, he firmly said "He was murdered".
Two versions abound. One Pat Garratt, quickly deputized as Sherriff went to a disused cavalry barracks. The Maxwell family who were Hispanic were friends of Billy, had taken it over. Garratt had the door to Billy's room opened by Pete Maxwell. Billy woke up and asked in Spanish - "who is it? Who is it?. Garratt fired twice and backed off. A sixteen year old girl, Paulita Maxwell was sent up there two hours later to check. Billy was dead.
Garratt published his book "The Life and Death of Billy the Kid". Garratt claimed Billy came at him with a pistol and a knife.
The Saga of Billy the Kid.
Walter Noble Burns.
Part fiction part fact. Noble Burns actually interviewed persons who knew Billy.
Virgil Edwin Earp (1879-1959) a nephew of the Virgil Earp. He was successful in the $64,000 question show. Won $32,000 and withdrew. Category: The Wild West.
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they were still fighting the injustices of a lawless land.
He was a murderer, not someone helping anyone but himself to other people;s money and their lives.
Aww, that’s just Alfalfa hiding his hair defect with a funny hat.
I’ve always imagined that he would smell awful.
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