Butch Cassidy: The True Story of the Man, the Myth, and the Wild Bunch

By Elizabeth Rae Taylor

He was called a bandit. A fugitive. A legend. But who was the real Butch Cassidy?

Born Robert LeRoy Parker in 1866, he grew from a restless Utah farm boy into one of the most famous outlaws of the American West. Leading the notorious Wild Bunch, Cassidy masterminded daring bank and train robberies, eluded relentless Pinkerton detectives, and built a reputation as the "gentleman bandit" who robbed with wit rather than cruelty.

Alongside his closest companion, the Sundance Kid, and the mysterious Etta Place, Cassidy's adventures carried him from the dusty towns of Wyoming to the wide plains of Patagonia and the mountains of Bolivia. His story ended-or perhaps didn't-in a dramatic 1908 shootout. Official reports declared him dead, but whispers of his survival refused to fade. Did Butch Cassidy cheat death and slip quietly back into America under another name?

This book peels back the layers of myth and folklore to uncover the man behind the legend. With vivid detail and thorough research, it takes readers deep into Cassidy's world-the harsh frontier that shaped him, the daring robberies that defined him, and the enduring mystery that keeps his name alive more than a century later.

Perfect for fans of true crime, Old West history, and outlaw legends, Butch Cassidy: The True Story of the Man, the Myth, and the Wild Bunch is a gripping journey into the life of one of America's most unforgettable figures.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRZH8JV8
• ISBN13: 9798266434370
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"