Charles Earl Boles was a notorious 19th-century outlaw who robbed Wells Fargo stagecoaches at least 28 times. He earned his nickname by being polite during robberies and leaving poems at crime scenes. Only two verses have been authenticated:
The name refers to several distinct historical and cultural figures. Here are the most relevant texts and histories associated with them: 1. Black Bart: The "Gentleman Bandit" Black Bart
No women or children were allowed aboard the ship on penalty of death. Charles Earl Boles was a notorious 19th-century outlaw
"Here I lay me down to sleep,To wait the coming morrow,Perhaps success, perhaps defeat,And everlasting sorrow." 2. Black Bart: The Pirate Captain To wait the coming morrow