James stella frances (12 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1990. 1st Edition. Fine hardback book. Fine dust jacket. An as new copy in an as new jacket. 142pp. 8vo. (Qq).

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. 142 pages, illustrations, slight wear.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Fast shipping. Free delivery confirmation. Thank you! Size: 8vo. Book.

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. This work is the biography of Jesse James, Civil War guerilla, bank robber and outlaw, written by his daughter-in-law. The author states that she wrote this book to set the record straight about the James family, to explain how they were affected by their past, and how they tried so hard to live it down. The book contains photographs, footnotes, and appendix. This copy is clean and solid.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 142pp. Lightly illustrated. Pictorial dust jacket over red cloth boards. Narrative autobiographical account of the life of Stella James, the daughter in law of the infamous outlaw, Jesse James. Her courtship, before her marriage to Jesse James' only son was conducted against a background of her fiancà 's trial for train robbery. Sad and poignant, moving and funny, the story is a tribute to one woman's determination to live a normal life in the shadow of the US's most famous outlaw. 8vo. no.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Hardback. Condizione: Used. In the dazzlingly unremarkable year of 1989, when hairspray was an art form and shoulder pads could double as luggage, Stella Frances James graced the world with "In The Shadow of Jesse James." Published by the ever-mysterious Revolver Press?because why not name your publishing house after a weapon??this book promises to take you on a journey as winding and unpredictable as a tumbleweed caught in a desert windstorm. Prepare yourself for a story that may or may not have anything to do with the legendary outlaw himself, and could perfectly align with your current levels of existential dread. What exactly is lurking in the shadows of Jesse James? One might think it?s all the unsung heroes of the Wild West, or perhaps a legion of disgruntled horses contemplating their career choices. Yet, here we find ourselves in a literary minefield, where the reader?s expectations are set to explode at any moment, leaving behind bewildered fragments of plot and character development. Why gallop through the pages when you can leisurely meander, pausing momentarily to ponder the futility of life while tripping over the odd historical inaccuracy? Delve into an array of characters who may or may not be directly related to the infamous outlaw. Are they cowboys, outlaws, or just people who enjoy wearing hats? The vagueness is tantalizing, and as you navigate through this book, you may wonder if even the author was entirely certain of their identities. Rest assured, the dialogue is equally as captivating as a standoff between two cowpokes who have forgotten what they were arguing about. The author?s knack for generating suspense is akin to a cat slowly stalking a particularly innocent piece of string?will it pounce, or will it disinterestedly flop over instead? As you read, you might find yourself grappling with profound revelations about life in the 19th century?brought to you by someone who surely had a distant relative who sat on a porch drinking lemonade while secretly wishing for the dawn of the internet. The book is filled with angst-ridden musings, obscure historical references, and descriptions that could inspire a new category of abstract art. Imagine a painting that looks like it was created by a horse using a paintbrush in its mouth while giving up on life. Notably, the cover art?an enigmatic collage of dusty deserts and shadowy figures?screams of an era long past. It could easily be mistaken for an album cover from a little-known band that only played at county fairs. In this book, we unearth the irony of living in the shadow of a man who was himself living in the shadow of better-written books. It?s a real treat for anyone who appreciates the charm of the absurd, though you might want to avoid reading this in public lest you find yourself cackling uncontrollably. Condition: Used, with pages that have experienced the kind of wear and tear one might expect from a book that has been through several existential crises and perhaps a few unfortunate coffee spills. The cover is slightly dog-eared, giving it a personality that speaks of past adventures and questionable decisions made at late-night book clubs. There might be notes scribbled in the margins by previous readers who couldn?t help but voice their incredulity?next to a doodle of a horse with a party hat, naturally. Ultimately, "In The Shadow of Jesse James" is a delightful oddity that will either leave you questioning your taste in literature or wondering why you?ve never come across a book that manages to be both baffling and oddly charming. Whether you?re a history buff looking for a comically flawed narrative or simply someone who enjoys the peculiarities of second-hand literature, this book is a perfect addition to your collection. So, grab your sense of humor, a strong cup of tea, and prepare for a reading experience that is anything but ordinary, courtesy of Crappy Old Books.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. 1st edition. inscribed by author, 142pp, small octavo, hc w/jacket in mylar, red cloth, tight binding, clean throughout, clean boards with gilt titles, clean and colorful jacket.

with dustjacket, hardcover. Condizione: good; used. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDsm4to; 142 pages; good hardcover with dustjacket; dustjacket edges bumped; board tips bumped; red dotted edges factory coloring good condition; clean pages; prompt shipping with tracking.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First Edition. A near Fine unmarked copy with gold titles and gun motif on red boards. Dustjacket is near Fine and is not price clipped. Photographic illustrations and an appendix. Edited by Milton F. Perry. An account of the famous Civil War Guerrilla, bank robber and outlaw by his daughter in law (1882-1971) who wrote the book to set the record straight. **** NOT EX LIB **** A1E Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…