Jesse James is presented by Skyhorse Publishing complete with dozens of original plate illustrations reproduced from the rare first edition. An important document for historians, and a hell of a wild story detailing every one of the robberies and acts of violence James and his gang perpetrated, Jesse James is an essential piece of Western literature. From the Civil War to the notorious circumstances surrounding his death, James is an iconic American...

Jesse James is one of the most infamous outlaws in American history. He is remembered for his gunslinging skills, ruthless bank robberies, and frequent train hijackings. A volatile mixture of charisma and cruelty, he ruled his gang with an iron first. Jesse's demise was put in motion when he met Robert Ford, who had been obsessed with the bandit since childhood. Ford joined the Gang, but the reality did not live up to the fantasy. Ultimately, a government...

The true story behind the legendary outlaw gang, a Civil War vendetta, and the forgotten court documents that helped seal their fate.

After 15 years of thievery, the legendary outlaws are trying to settle down. This story is the last years of the brothers' lives.

No other outlaws in American history became more famous than Missouri's Frank and Jesse James. From 1866 to 1882, they led a gang that robbed banks and held up trains, continually defying the Yankee authorities in the aftermath of the Civil War.

A biography of the notorious outlaw brothers who fought as Confederate guerillas during the Civil War and led a gang of bank and train robbers during the late 1860's and 1870's.