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Loading... The Day Jesse James Was Killedby Carl W. Breihan
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Jesse James is Dead! On April 3, 1882, a bullet fired by Bob Ford from a Smith & Wesson .44 revolver ended the life of Jesse James, notorious badman. Since then, the James story has grown into a full-blown American legend. Here is the dramatic, day-by-day account of the gunman's lawless adventures-which to some held the bravura of a Robin Hood and to others were wanton banditry-right up to the blood-curdling moment when Jesse is shot down dead in his own parlor. Now, for the first time, new material-drawn from authentic letters, old newspapers, and the personal remembrances of the James family, neighbors, and friends-casts a fascinating light on the motives and deeds of the entire James gang. No library descriptions found. |
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On the plus side, his research seems impeccable some of which he includes in the form of letters, speeches and other documents. Despite my reservations, it was a pleasant read about a dangerous man who became an American folk hero. ( )