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In the shadow of Billy the Kid : Susan McSween and the Lincoln County War /

"Chamberlain argues that the focus on Billy the Kid has discouraged broader interpretations of the Lincoln County War; she provides a woman's perspective of the historic event and places Susan McSween's life and legacy into the larger context of New Mexico history and of women's...

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Main Author: Chamberlain, Kathleen (Kathleen P.)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Subjects:
Billy, > the Kid > Friends and associates.
Barber, Susan McSween, > 1845-1931.
Women > New Mexico > Lincoln County > Biography.
Lincoln County (N.M.) > Biography.
Lincoln County (N.M.) > History > 19th century.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:"Chamberlain argues that the focus on Billy the Kid has discouraged broader interpretations of the Lincoln County War; she provides a woman's perspective of the historic event and places Susan McSween's life and legacy into the larger context of New Mexico history and of women's experiences in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century Southwest"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (pages cm)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826352804