Bloody Bill Longley Biography: Mythology of a Texas Gunfighter

The True Story Behind a Notorious Texas Gunfighter

“Bloody Bill Longley” cuts through decades of myth to reveal the real man behind the legend. Drawing on newly uncovered research, Rick Miller exposes how Longley crafted a false image of himself as a fearless outlaw, masking a violent life marked by exaggeration and cowardly ambushes.

What You’ll Learn

• The truth behind Longley’s self-made legend and fabricated exploits
• Verified accounts of his crimes—separating fact from fiction
• Newly discovered evidence, including the identification of Longley’s remains
• Historical insight into Reconstruction-era Texas and its lawless culture

Perfect For

• Readers of American West history
• True-crime enthusiasts
• Historians and collectors seeking authoritative biographies

Unveil the truth behind one of Texas’s most infamous figures—add this definitive biography to your library today.