Bibliograph

Jesse James, a notorious bank robber of the Wild West, Tim Cooke

Type

Label

Jesse James, a notorious bank robber of the Wild West, Tim Cooke

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jesse James

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

914296192

Responsibility statement

Tim Cooke

Series statement

Wanted! famous outlaws

Sub title

a notorious bank robber of the Wild West

Summary

Jesse Jamess rise as a notorious outlaw was concurrent with the upheaval the West experienced before, during, and after the American Civil War. In fact, Jesse and his brother Frank became heroes to many who viewed them as Confederates battling the Union more than murderers and thieves. This thought-provoking volume tells the story of Jesse, from childhood to violent death, as well as relates valuable information about events in the United States that cultivated outlaws like the James brothers, including Bleeding Kansas and Reconstruction. The infamous man comes to life through photographs, illustrations, and an exciting narrative. --Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

A frontier upbringing -- Bleeding Kansas -- Bushwhackers -- Postwar Missouri -- First robberies -- Jesse becomes famous -- I am innocent -- The James-Younger Gang -- His reputation spreads -- The railroads -- Get Jesse! -- Raid on the homestead -- The final raid -- A new gang -- A new recruit -- Shot in the back -- Jesse's legacy -- Rogues' gallery -- Glossary

Target audience

juvenile

Classification