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In this brilliant biography T. J. Stiles offers a new understanding of the legendary outlaw Jesse James. Although he has often been portrayed as a Robin Hood of the old west, in this ground-breaking work Stiles places James within the context of the bloody conflicts of the Civil War to reveal a much more complicated and significant figure.

Published just seven weeks after the killing of Jesse James, this volume gives the full particulars of each and every dark and desperate deed in the career of this most noted outlaw of any time or nation! The facts and incidents contained herein were dictated to the author by the bandit's wife and his mother, to ensure that every secret act, every hitherto unknown incident, every crime, and every motive was truthfully disclosed!

Delve into the intricate life of Jesse James through the intimate lens of his son, Jesse James Jr. This podcast offers a unique perspective on the notorious figure, detailing his upbringing, his motivations for joining the Confederate guerrillas during the Civil War, and his tumultuous life after the war. Written by his son, this account offers a somewhat biased perspective, excluding any criminal activities. While some tales of Jesses wartime exploits may seem far-fetched, this podcast remains an engaging listen for anyone interested in understanding more about this enigmatic historical ...

Jesse James was a guerrilla during the Civil War, and afterwards set out on a criminal career that lasted more than a decade. This extensive biography discusses every one of the robberies and acts of violence that the legendary outlaw and his gang perpetrated.

Was Jesse James really shot from behind by friend Robert Ford in 1882? A 100-year-old man comes forward in the late 1940s claiming to be the Missouri outlaw, and he becomes a local sensation. Four affidavits supporting his claim are immediately signed by those who meet him and who knew Jesse James. This is the account of how J. Frank Dalton emerged from obscurity and claimed to be the "outlaw with a heart of gold".

Dive into the thrilling lives of Frank and Jesse James in this podcast. From meticulously detailed tales of their notorious exploits to the unexpected endings of their adventurous journeys, this biography narrated by PJ Landau is not to be missed.

The Gunmen of the American Wild West Collection brings to life the history of the frontier west of the Mississippi in the latter parts of the 19th century. The gunmen ranged from lawmen to cowboys, ranchers, and outlaws. Most of the outlaws in the Old West preyed on banks, trains, and stagecoaches. Although spread thin, the law was present, usually on the level of deputy US marshal, county sheriff, and the town marshal or constable.

You Don’t Have To Listen To MeHosted by Jesse James Russell and Christian ReadTwo university grads, clinging to the last strands of millennial status, sit down each week to shout (politely) into the void. “You Don’t Have To Listen To Me” is a podcast born out of equal parts existential dread, student loan debt, and a nagging sense that someone should be saying something about the absurdity of modern life in America.From skyrocketing rent to collapsing news cycles, from late-stage capitalism to whatever politicians are pretending to care about this week, Jesse and Christian unpack it ...

Tombstone was one of the most colorful towns in the old west. Here’s the story of the OK Corral gunfight, the Crystal Palace and the Bird Cage Theater, the Earps and Doc Holiday, the ladies of the evening and the men and women who made Tombstone what it was…the town too tough to die.

The 29-day battle to liberate Manila resulted in the catastrophic destruction of the city and a rampage by Japanese forces that brutalized the civilian population. Landmarks were demolished, houses were torched, suspected resistance fighters were tortured and killed, countless women were raped, and their husbands and children were murdered. American troops had no choice but to battle the enemy, floor by floor and even room by room, through schools, hospitals, and even sports stadiums. In the end, an estimated 100,000 civilians lost their lives in the massacre.