Sundance, Butch and Me (Real Women of the American West, Book 2)

Judy Alter

Mar 2012 · ePublishing Works!

About this ebook

Her name is Martha Baird. Most know her as Etta Place, the fearless woman who rides with notorious outlaws Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Told in Etta's voice, "Sundance, Butch and Me" is history transformed. From daring train robberies and hair-raising escapes from the law, to her attraction to Sundance and love for Butch, experience the drama, passion, and adventure of the American West’s most legendary woman.

REVIEWS
"...a realistic portrayal of historic events that touches the imagination and stirs the spirit." ~The Literary Times
"...meticulously researched... a skillful first-person narrative." ~Publishers Weekly

REAL WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN WEST, in series order
Libbie
Sundance, Butch and Me
Cherokee Rose

Ratings and reviews

Martha Baird started out with a rough life and it did not get much easier after that. After a series of events (since it is the main story line for a while you can read to find out) she leaves her home and ends up Living with Fannie. She changes her name to Etta Place. She becomes educated and still decides to join the Sundance and Butch with the Hole in the wall Gang. This story goes into detail of their lives together as outlaws and a story of friendships and relationships. For some reason this book was very hard for me to read. It was descriptive but maybe the characters just weren't my favorite so I had a hard time enjoying it. But it was somewhat interesting as I had not really ever paid much attention to these people in History. So I did go look them up. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily review this book. This is my honest review. The opinions in this review are 100% my own

In this biographic account by Etta Place, part of the Butch Cassidy and Sundance Kid trio, set in an era of violence and lawlessness, I was horrified by the events of Martha Baird's life. One cannot judge a person before you have walked a mile in their shoes, but I found this story tragic. I could understand the wildness that spurred Etta and Sundance on and even though Butch was a tempering influence, one is left with the feeling that lives and opportunities for happiness were wasted. Perhaps I am over squeamish, but I did find this book, albeit well written, difficult to read. I received this book for free from eBook Discovery. I voluntarily post this review. This is my honest review.

About the author

Judy Alter is an award-winning author who enjoys writing about women of the American West. Winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award and the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Achievement, Judy also enjoys writing mysteries. A single mother of four and the grandmother of seven, Judy and her two dogs call Fort Worth, Texas home.