Download or read book Sheriff William Brady, Tragic Hero of the Lincoln County War written by Donald R. Lavash and published by Sunstone Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Was Sheriff William Brady a willing pawn in the hands of a crooked political faction, or was he an honest man dedicated to law and order? After his extensive research, Lavash thinks Brady deserves a more realistic evaluation. Although Brady tried to stem the growing tide of anarchy, his efforts ended when he was ambushed by Billy the Kid and his gang.