The Life and Legacy of Henry McCarty: from Outlaw to Folk Hero
Words: 420 1241Henry McCarty, better known as Billy the Kid, epitomizes the Wild West era, symbolizing an age of raw lawlessness and sheer survival. Born in 1859 in New York City, McCarty's early years were marked by constant relocation and significant personal tragedies, which set the stage for his later notoriety as a charismatic yet lethal outlaw. His descent into a life of crime accelerated following his mother's death in 1874, which left him orphaned at just 15. He soon became embroiled […]