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The Last Hurrah of the James-Younger Gang

Robert Barr Smith
The Last Hurrah of the James Younger Gang Book PDF

Author : Robert Barr Smith
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : History
ISBN : 0806133538

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The Last Hurrah of the James-Younger Gang by Robert Barr Smith Pdf

So small it had only one bank, so quiet no citizens carried guns. Hard-working, peaceful Northfield, Minnesota, was an orderly yet busy mill-town in the heart of prosperous farm country. On a serene autumn Tuesday in 1876, local shopkeepers, farmers, and citizenry went about their normal routines, little realizing that the infamous and deadly James-Younger gang had designs on tiny Northfield. The experienced robbers planned to target the single bank, which held the hard-earned money of the townsfolk. Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers had never experienced defeat. During a wild gun battle that raged between the outlaws and the bankmen up and down the town’s main street, two unarmed townsfolk were murdered. Northfield’s angered populace fought back. The townspeople killed two members of the James-Younger gang and wounded several more. The remaining bandits fled but were pursued across southwestern Minnesota by a posse that gradually grew to more than a thousand men. In Last Hurrah of the James-Younger Gang, Robert Barr Smith debunks the James-Younger "Robin Hood" image and shows that the real heroes of the Northfield raid were the ordinary people--the bankers who protected their depositors at their own risk, the townspeople who pitched in to chase the gang from town, and the posse members who pursued and triumphed over the retreating remnants of the gang.

Jesse James and the Movies

Johnny D. Boggs
Jesse James and the Movies Book PDF

Author : Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786484966

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Jesse James and the Movies by Johnny D. Boggs Pdf

This illustrated filmography analyzes the plots and players of the more than forty motion pictures about the legendary Missouri outlaw Jesse James (1847–1882), from the silent era to the 21st century. Among the films and actors covered are Jesse James (1939) with Tyrone Power, Kansas Raiders (1950) with Audie Murphy, The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid (1972) with Robert Duvall, and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) with Brad Pitt. Each evaluation compares Hollywood’s version of history to the hard facts. A brief biography of the outlaw provides an overview of his life and career. Also examined are European films, made-for-television movies and continuing TV series that have featured episodes involving Jesse James.

Hard Way Out of Hell

Johnny D. Boggs
Hard Way Out of Hell Book PDF

Author : Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher : Blackstone Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781470861131

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Hard Way Out of Hell by Johnny D. Boggs Pdf

In 1913, on the fiftieth anniversary of the Lawrence, Kansas, Massacre, former bushwhacker Cole Younger stands before a preacher at a tent revival. "I was, I remain, and I will always be a wicked man," Younger states, taking a step toward salvation. And for a man like Cole Younger, there is much to confess.

The Last Ride of the James–Younger Gang

Sean McLachlan
The Last Ride of the James Younger Gang Book PDF

Author : Sean McLachlan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781849086004

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The Last Ride of the James–Younger Gang by Sean McLachlan Pdf

It was the beginning of the end for the James gang. In the past ten years Frank and Jesse James had gone from unknown ex-Confederate guerrillas to the most famous outlaws in the world. A string of daring robberies of banks, trains, and stagecoaches had brought them fame, admiration, hatred, and a surprisingly small amount of wealth. In 1876 they planned their most daring raid yet-to ride hundreds of miles from their home state of Missouri to rob the First National Bank at Northfield, Minnesota. This book will tell the story of one of the most daring bank jobs in American history. With most of the gang being former bushwhackers, they used many guerrilla tactics in the planning and execution of the raid, yet failed because of poor discipline and their own fame, which meant that every town in the Midwest had their guns loaded waiting to fight off bandits.

Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang in the Northern Plains: The Untold Story of Heroic Teen Asle Sorbel

Arley Kenneth Fadness
Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang in the Northern Plains The Untold Story of Heroic Teen Asle Sorbel Book PDF

Author : Arley Kenneth Fadness
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467152365

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Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang in the Northern Plains: The Untold Story of Heroic Teen Asle Sorbel by Arley Kenneth Fadness Pdf

Capturing the Younger Brothers Gang in the Northern Plains: The Untold Story of Heroic Teen Asle Sorbel is a historic tale of vigilante valor Near sleepy Hanska slough, September 21, 1876, Norwegian teen Asle Sorbel made a daring "Paul Revere ride" into Madelia, Minnesota. His efforts, and those of the Madelia Magnificent Seven, led to the capture of the Younger Brothers of the Jesse James-Younger Gang. The gang's botched Northfield bank raid and infamous Madelia Shoot Out were well reported. But, Alse's story was lost to history. Friends of the outlaws planned reprisals. Alse changed his name, his persona and his location. He kept his mount shut. In 1883, he quietly reestablished himself in Dakota Territory. As years passed, he became the premier horse doctor in the Webster, South Dakota area, all the while haunted by vigilant fear. Author Arley K. Fadness uncovers the lost secrets and remarkable life of valiant Asle Oscar Sobel.

The Last Ride of the James–Younger Gang

Sean McLachlan
The Last Ride of the James Younger Gang Book PDF

Author : Sean McLachlan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781782003083

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The Last Ride of the James–Younger Gang by Sean McLachlan Pdf

It was the beginning of the end for the James gang. In the past ten years Frank and Jesse James had gone from unknown ex-Confederate guerrillas to the most famous outlaws in the world. A string of daring robberies of banks, trains, and stagecoaches had brought them fame, admiration, hatred, and a surprisingly small amount of wealth. In 1876 they planned their most daring raid yet-to ride hundreds of miles from their home state of Missouri to rob the First National Bank at Northfield, Minnesota. This book will tell the story of one of the most daring bank jobs in American history. With most of the gang being former bushwhackers, they used many guerrilla tactics in the planning and execution of the raid, yet failed because of poor discipline and their own fame, which meant that every town in the Midwest had their guns loaded waiting to fight off bandits.

The Last Outlaws

Tom Clavin
The Last Outlaws Book PDF

Author : Tom Clavin
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250282392

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The Last Outlaws by Tom Clavin Pdf

The definitive account of the Dalton Gang and the most brazen bank heist in history, by the multiple New York Times bestselling author. The Last Outlaws is the thrilling true story of the last of one of the greatest outlaw gang. The dreaded Dalton Gang consisted of three brothers and their rotating cast of colorful accomplices who saw themselves as descended from the legendary James brothers. They soon became legends themselves, beginning their career as common horse thieves before graduating to robbing banks and trains. On October 5, 1892, the Dalton Gang attempted their boldest and bloodiest raid yet: robbing two banks in broad daylight in Coffeyville, Kansas, simultaneously. As Grat, Bob, and Emmett Dalton and Bill Power and Dick Broadwell crossed the plaza to enter the two buildings, the outlaws were recognized by townspeople, who raised the alarm. Citizens armed themselves with shotguns and six-shooters from nearby hardware stores and were locked and loaded when the thieves emerged from the banks. The ensuing gun battle was a lead-filled firefight of epic proportions. As the smoke cleared, eight men lay dead––including four of the five members of the doomed Dalton Gang. For the first time ever, the full story of the Dalton Gang's life of crime, culminating in one of the Wild West’s most violent events, are chronicled in detail––a last gruesome gasp of the age of gunfights.

Jesse James

Adam Woog
Jesse James Book PDF

Author : Adam Woog
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781628738513

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Jesse James by Adam Woog Pdf

Notorious for his widely publicized bank and train robberies, Jesse James will forever be known as the American outlaw and gang leader. James began his infamous career during the Civil War, as part of a group of Confederate guerrilla fighters in his native state of Missouri. But as the war ended, James turned his life toward crime and soon became a man on the run from the law. Joined by his older brother, Frank, and another set of brothers, James became one of the leaders of the famous James-Younger gang. As a group, these bandits ruled the West, terrorizing banks, stagecoaches, and railroads. Although James was feverishly hunted, he was never taken prisoner by US law enforcement. Instead, his career as an American outlaw was cut short when he was betrayed and murdered by a member of his own gang: Robert Ford. Already a celebrity when he was alive, Jesse James became a legend after his unforeseen death. With exciting text, vivid photos, and historical relics, Jesse James, part of the Wild West for Kids series, teaches kids why this one outlaw still fascinates people more than a century later!

Law Enforcement in American Cinema, 1894-1952

George Beck
Law Enforcement in American Cinema 1894 1952 Book PDF

Author : George Beck
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476640655

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Law Enforcement in American Cinema, 1894-1952 by George Beck Pdf

Widespread law enforcement or formal policing outside of cities appeared in the early 20th century around the same time the early film industry was developing--the two evolved in tandem, intersecting in meaningful ways. Much scholarship has focused on portrayals of the criminal in early American cinema, yet little has been written about depictions of the criminal's antagonist. This history examines how different on-screen representations shifted public perception of law enforcement--initially seen as a suspicious or intrusive institution, then as a power for the common good.

Outlaw Tales of Kansas

Sarah Smarsh
Outlaw Tales of Kansas Book PDF

Author : Sarah Smarsh
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781461746164

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Outlaw Tales of Kansas by Sarah Smarsh Pdf

A refreshing new perspective on some of the most infamous reprobates of the Midwest.

The American West on Film

Johnny D. Boggs
The American West on Film Book PDF

Author : Johnny D. Boggs
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216047544

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The American West on Film by Johnny D. Boggs Pdf

More than a history of Western movies, The American West on Film intertwines film history, the history of the American West, and American social history into one unique volume. The American West on Film chronicles 12 Hollywood motion pictures that are set in the post–Civil War American West, including The Ox-Bow Incident, Red River, High Noon, The Searchers, The Magnificent Seven, Little Big Man, and Tombstone. Each film overview summarizes the movie's plot, details how the film came to be made, the critical and box-office reactions upon its release, and the history of the time period or actual event. This is followed by a comparison and contrast of the filmmakers' version of history with the facts, as well as an analysis of the film's significance, then and now. Relying on contemporary accounts and historical analysis as well as perspectives from filmmakers, historians, and critics, the author describes what it took to get each movie made and how close to the historical truth the movie actually got. Readers will come away with a better understanding of how movies often reflect the time in which they were made, and how Westerns can offer provocative social commentary hidden beneath old-fashioned "shoot-em-ups."

Quantrill of Missouri

Paul R. Petersen
Quantrill of Missouri Book PDF

Author : Paul R. Petersen
Publisher : Cumberland House Publishing
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1581823592

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Quantrill of Missouri by Paul R. Petersen Pdf

One will not find the name of William Clarke Quantrill in the pantheon of noble Civil War personalities but rather listed near the top of the list of its notorious scoundrels. He has been demonized as the devil incarnate, and most historical accounts portray him as a sadistic, pitiless, bloodthirsty killer. That image, however, did not ring true to Paul R. Petersen when he weighed it against the man's wartime accomplishments. When he began researching Quantrill of Missouri, he found that much of the lore that has been accepted as fact had been recorded by those who fought against Quantrill. In short, the victors wrote the history. Petersen asks, "How could this so-called fiend have been a respected schoolteacher? How could he have organized and led up to four hundred men in the most noted band of guerrilla fighters known to history? How could he be so hated by his own men and still lead them in the most renowned battles through Missouri, winning victories over superior Union forces? Others entrusted their sons to him. Others served him as spies. Women willingly tended his wounded, and his followers even guarded him in battle. Most of his people were God-fearing farmers...God-fearing, righteous people would not have followed a depraved, degenerate, psychotic killer."

Oklahoma

W. David Baird,Danney Goble
Oklahoma Book PDF

Author : W. David Baird,Danney Goble
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780806182957

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Oklahoma by W. David Baird,Danney Goble Pdf

The product of two of Oklahoma’s foremost authorities on the history of the 46th state, Oklahoma: A History is the first comprehensive narrative to bring the story of the Sooner State to the threshold of its centennial. From the tectonic formation of Oklahoma’s varied landscape to the recovery and renewal following the Oklahoma City bombing, this readable book includes both the well-known and the not-so-familiar of the state’s people, events, and places. W. David Baird and Danney Goble offer fresh perspectives on such widely recognized history makers as Sequoyah, the 1889 Land Run, and the Glenn Pool oil strike. But they also give due attention to Black Seminole John Horse, Tulsa’s Greenwood District, Coach Bertha Frank Teague’s 40-year winning streak with the Byng Lady Pirates, and other lesser-known but equally important milestones. The result is a rousing, often surprising, and ever-fascinating story. Oklahoma history is an intricate tapestry of themes, stories, and perspectives, including those of the state’s diverse population of American Indians, the land’s original human occupants. An appendix provides suggestions for trips to Oklahoma’s historic places and for further reading. Enhanced by more than 40 illustrations, including 11 maps, this definitive history of the state ensures that experiences shared by Oklahomans of the past will be passed on to future generations.

Westerns in a Changing America, 1955-2000

R. Philip Loy
Westerns in a Changing America 1955 2000 Book PDF

Author : R. Philip Loy
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786483013

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Westerns in a Changing America, 1955-2000 by R. Philip Loy Pdf

For many, the Westerns of 1930 to 1955 were a defining part of American culture. Those Westerns were one of the vehicles by which viewers learned the values and norms of a wide range of social relationships and behavior. By 1955, however, Westerns began to include more controversial themes: cowardly citizens, emotionally deranged characters, graphic violence, marital infidelity, racial prejudice, and rape, among other issues. This work examines the manner in which Westerns reflected the substantial social, economic and political changes that shaped American culture in the latter half of the twentieth century. Part One of this work considers shifting themes as the genre reacted to changes unfolding in the broader social landscape of American culture. Part Two examines the manner in which images of cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, American Indians and women changed in Westerns as the viewers were offered new understanding of the frontier experience.

Tough Towns

Col. Robert Barr Smith
Tough Towns Book PDF

Author : Col. Robert Barr Smith
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762795628

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Tough Towns by Col. Robert Barr Smith Pdf

The lawless days Old West lasted only a short time, but the stories of its outlaws and the havoc they wreaked are legendary. Tough Towns reveals the small American towns that fought back when criminal gangs invaded their quiet streets, making heroes of ordinary citizens and local lawmen who wouldn't be pushed around by armed hoodlums.