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Jesse James
Discover the true story of Jesse James, the outlaw who terrorized the heartland, but whose legend grew to make him an American Robin Hood.
Jesse James was a villain to most people, a hero to others. He was a Missouri farmer, a ruthless Confederate guerrilla fighter, a loving husband and father, and a robber of banks, trains, and stagecoaches. He led a gang of desperadoes on a 16-year crime spree that sprawled over at least eight states. Jesse James is brought to life in this easy-to-read title by award-winning Western author John Hamilton. Jesse James is part of the bestselling Heroes and Villains of the Wild West hardcover series, now available for the first time as an ebook! Perfect for school reports, but a gripping tale for anyone captivated by the Wild West.
In this concise (7,000 words) biography, you’ll discover:
• Jesse James’s childhood and family history.
• How Jesse came to hate the Union North and became a Confederate guerilla.
• His exploits during the Civil War.
• Why he became an outlaw after the war.
• The details of his most famous—and infamous—robberies.
• His death-defying escapes from the law.
• A detailed account of the doomed Northfield, Minnesota, bank raid.
• His tragic final days in St. Joseph, Missouri.
• 13 historical and reenactment photos, plus map.
• And much more!
Jesse James is an easy read, thoroughly researched, and a straight-shooting account of the man behind the legend. Lasso a copy and start your Wild West adventure today!
Jesse James was a villain to most people, a hero to others. He was a Missouri farmer, a ruthless Confederate guerrilla fighter, a loving husband and father, and a robber of banks, trains, and stagecoaches. He led a gang of desperadoes on a 16-year crime spree that sprawled over at least eight states. Jesse James is brought to life in this easy-to-read title by award-winning Western author John Hamilton. Jesse James is part of the bestselling Heroes and Villains of the Wild West hardcover series, now available for the first time as an ebook! Perfect for school reports, but a gripping tale for anyone captivated by the Wild West.
In this concise (7,000 words) biography, you’ll discover:
• Jesse James’s childhood and family history.
• How Jesse came to hate the Union North and became a Confederate guerilla.
• His exploits during the Civil War.
• Why he became an outlaw after the war.
• The details of his most famous—and infamous—robberies.
• His death-defying escapes from the law.
• A detailed account of the doomed Northfield, Minnesota, bank raid.
• His tragic final days in St. Joseph, Missouri.
• 13 historical and reenactment photos, plus map.
• And much more!
Jesse James is an easy read, thoroughly researched, and a straight-shooting account of the man behind the legend. Lasso a copy and start your Wild West adventure today!
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1996
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About the author
John Hamilton
489 books34 followersJohn Hamilton is a best-selling novelist and author of more than 275 nonfiction books for young adults. An Active Member of the Western Writers of America and the Wild West History Association, his work has received critical acclaim from School Library Journal, Children's Literature, The Sioux City Journal, We Proceeded On (the official journal of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation), and many others.
John's young adult book "Battle of the Little Bighorn" earned 2015 Spur Award Finalist honors from the Western Writers of America. He is a two-time winner of the Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, and his epic retelling of the Lewis & Clark expedition, "Lewis & Clark: Adventures West," was a Minnesota Book Award finalist for Young Adult Nonfiction. School Library Journal said "(Hamilton's) books present a remarkable amount of information and provide readers with a clear understanding of complicated issues."
John is also an award-winning photojournalist and landscape photographer. His rodeo photography won an Editor's Choice Award from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
John holds black belts in both Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. He loves target shooting, baking bread, and playing with Finn, his trusty schnauzer. He can be found most summers with his family either exploring the American West or hiking along Minnesota's rugged North Shore.
Connect with John at: www.johnchamilton.com
John's young adult book "Battle of the Little Bighorn" earned 2015 Spur Award Finalist honors from the Western Writers of America. He is a two-time winner of the Golden Duck Award for Excellence in Children's Science Fiction Literature, and his epic retelling of the Lewis & Clark expedition, "Lewis & Clark: Adventures West," was a Minnesota Book Award finalist for Young Adult Nonfiction. School Library Journal said "(Hamilton's) books present a remarkable amount of information and provide readers with a clear understanding of complicated issues."
John is also an award-winning photojournalist and landscape photographer. His rodeo photography won an Editor's Choice Award from the National Association of Photoshop Professionals.
John holds black belts in both Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu. He loves target shooting, baking bread, and playing with Finn, his trusty schnauzer. He can be found most summers with his family either exploring the American West or hiking along Minnesota's rugged North Shore.
Connect with John at: www.johnchamilton.com
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November 8, 2019
Very general information
Publication date: June 25, 2017
Publisher: RavenFire Media, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B073C5LG98
32 pages, some of them photographs
This is pretty basic. Not much more here than in the Wikipedia entry for Jesse James. This is free through Kindle Unlimited so it may be worth your time as a source which can be referenced for a school paper. Otherwise I would guess that the appeal would be to children. Maybe to adults with only a cursory interest in Jesse James.
Publication date: June 25, 2017
Publisher: RavenFire Media, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B073C5LG98
32 pages, some of them photographs
This is pretty basic. Not much more here than in the Wikipedia entry for Jesse James. This is free through Kindle Unlimited so it may be worth your time as a source which can be referenced for a school paper. Otherwise I would guess that the appeal would be to children. Maybe to adults with only a cursory interest in Jesse James.
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