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The Myth of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
32:35 - 37:36 (05:01)
Despite their reputation of being Robin Hood-esque outlaws, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid were primarily motivated by personal gain and were not always kind to the less fortunate. However, they did operate with a level of compassion and avoidance of unnecessary violence that was uncommon for the time period.
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The legends surrounding Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are often romanticized with misconceptions, such as the idea that they were robbing the rich to help the poor.
32:35 - 34:20 (01:44)
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The legends surrounding Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid are often romanticized with misconceptions, such as the idea that they were robbing the rich to help the poor. However, in reality, they were primarily focused on their own personal gain. The trails they left behind are difficult to traverse even today.
ChapterThe Myth of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Episode86: Outlaws of the West (Part 2). Capitol Reef National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
The Wild Bunch, although not saints and known for using violence, had a code of conduct that included showing compassion towards animals and people and only resorting to violence when necessary, which set them apart from their contemporaries.
34:20 - 37:36 (03:16)
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The Wild Bunch, although not saints and known for using violence, had a code of conduct that included showing compassion towards animals and people and only resorting to violence when necessary, which set them apart from their contemporaries. This transcript also briefly mentions a popular hiking and rock climbing trail.