ISBN: 9781331642152 - strenuous americans (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the tumultuous life and times of Jesse James, the notorious American outlaw who gained infamy in the post-Civil War era as the leader of the James Gang. As the author narrates James's descent from a pious youth to a ruthless desperado, it sheds light on the social and political turmoil of the period that both shaped and was shaped by the outlaw's actions. Through a rich tapestry of historical accounts and colorful anecdotes, the book delves into the complexities of James's character, examining his motivations, his brutality, and his enduring legacy as a symbol of both lawlessness and frontier justice. Along the way, it grapples with the enduring fascination with outlaws in American culture, exploring the mix of fear, admiration, and moral ambiguity that has made figures like Jesse James such enduring objects of our collective imagination. As both a chronicle of a notorious life and an incisive examination of a formative era in American history, this book offers a fresh perspective on an iconic figure and the enduring imprint he left on the nation's psyche. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …