The Outlaw Trail

Not many have taken the time to see the areas Mr Redford covers in Outlaw Trail..outlaws didn't look like Paul Newman or Robert Redford anymore than they do today. Men running from the law in the last century ended in cold, stark areas of the west that are still fairly undiscovered. This is an interesting read and nicely done by a man who has devoted much of his life to preserving and protecting our West. It is well worth protecting. The copy I received has seen much attention, but that is a good thing...order a copy and learn about parts of our country that have remained remote, inhospitable, and a reminder of times past.

I checked Robert Redford's THE OUTLAW TRAIL out of the library to get a feel for a part of the western country I've never traveled. Jonathan Blair's photographs of the sights are fantastic and the lyrical style of Robert Redford's writing exposes another talent of this famous actor. If you are a fan of the old west and westerns this graphic view of an often mentioned trail is an arm chair chance to follow it yourself. Your reading and understanding of the environment will be richer for the experience. Nash Black, author of Indie finalists WRITING AS A SMALL BUSINESS and HAINTS.

I bought this when it was a few years old in a used book store. WHAT a FIND! Exceptional photography (and shots of Bob, what can I say, wow) and wonderful writing as well. Made me want to saddle up! A really great look at the west and the history we're losing day by day... Buy it!

This book is a bit of an old chestnut and not likely to be found in your local store. There seem to be lots still available as used. It was first printed in 1978 and again in 1981. It was written by Robert Redford ,star of that super movie, "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid". In 1975 he and a party of 7 traced the Outlaw Trail which extended from the Canadian border all the way to Mexico.It was along this trail that many of the outlaws operated,lived and hid out during the gunslinger days of the Old West. Anyone who likes the legends and stories of this period that started shortly after the Civil War and pretty much ended around 1910; will be familiar with many of the locations the party visited. Along the way they met up with the people who are still living and are descended from these famous outlaws. We almost feel that we are travelling along with them as we visit these old towns,buildings and hideouts.Fortunately,National Geographic sponsored the trip and as a result many wonderful pictures were taken showing what remains today.These modern day pictures are included along with a whole array of pictures of the pepole and places at the time. It is sad to see so much of this history disappearing at such an alarming rate ,all in the name of progress. They did this trip 30 years ago so most likely many of the characters we areintroduced to are no longer alive and maybe even a lot of the buildings are also gone. Nonetheless this book is a fine reminder of what the Old West was really like; and well worth looking for if you like reading about this interesting period of American History.

This book is simply amazing. Excellent pictures, as well as trailblazing stories from some remaining outlaw relatives makes this a book not to be missed.