An eyewitness account from Pat Garrett that explains the circumstances surrounding his killing of Billy the Kid.

Learn about the work of American historian Angie Debo, who worked to help Native Americans preserve their civil rights.

This resource features an article on the life and exploits of the outlaw Butch Cassidy.

This biographical sketch of Belle Starr, "the Bandit Queen," makes a point to note the difference between Belle Starr's historical life and the legends which grew around her name after her death.

Learn the fascinating life story of country music legend, Waylon Jennings, who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001. Click on the arrows to listen to him singing three songs.

This ebook version of Louis Rhead's Bold Robin Hood And His Outlaw Band has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

A synopsis of the life of Jesse James in timeline form. Has links to his family tree, members of the James Gang, and photos.

This ebook version of Horatio Alger's The Young Outlaw, Or, Adrift In The Streets has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.

This firsthand account of an encounter with some of the men from the Texas Rangers, a group of law enforcement officers in nineteenth century Texas.

Kids learn about the famous gunfighters of the old west including fun facts, lawmen, Wild Bill Hickok, Jesse James, and the Wild Bunch.

Read the full text of the novel "The Border Legion" by Zane Grey. This western has all the classic elements such as outlaws, gold fever, and a damsel in distress.

Attractive, well-researched personal site. This site gives viewers options to find out about possible backgrounds for the Robin Hood legends, transcriptions of early ballads, information about the significant characters in many Robin...

This article describes the rules in Iceland about how names are selected. Provides information about the structure and importance of names in Iceland.

Renowned folk singer Woody Guthrie composed this song that tells of Belle Starr and the outlaws in her life.

Immerse in the campfire stories of the people who defined Texas. In this case the Texas Rangers; a raggedy bunch, who straightened up when they needed to.

Learning module uses 18th Century literature as primary source material to examine the debate over slavery and the role Olaudah Equiano played in the conversation.

This lesson focuses on the issue of texting while driving; it features links to articles and a video about the dangers of texting and other distractions while driving and a teen survey with their attitudes on the subject. Students read...

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are legendary outlaws, of the American West, who robbed banks and trains. This is an account of their 1899 train robbery as reported in the June 8, 1899 issue of the Buffalo Bulletin.

If you want to learn about the famous outlaw, Billy the Kid, check out this informative website. Choose from a short summary to a very detailed biography.

"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.

Set in a future where books are outlawed and firemen burn any they find, fireman Guy Montag questions his role in society and joins an organization committed to starting a revolution. Selected (7) reading passages (grades 8-11) to pair...

Illustrated essay on the abolition of slavery in Britain.

A brief article about the Texas Rangers, the oldest law enforcement organization on the North American continent with statewide jurisdiction.

Learn how the legacies left by the transatlantic slave trade made a huge impact on the development of Africa and on global notions of race and cultural identity.