ISBN: 9781582342283 - wanted man: the forgotten story of an american outlaw (16 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. One September night in 1892 the Wild West went east. A masked man boarded the American Express Special train as it sped through New York State and single-handedly stole a fortune. His name was Oliver Curtis Perry, and he instantly became the country's most wanted man. While detectives searched in vain, the public and press couldn't get enough of the handsome, charismatic young robber whose physical daring was matched by stories of a troubled childhood and romantic life. Women adored him, boys worshipped him: America was falling in love. Five months later he defied belief by robbing the same train again. This time, after one of the most extraordinary chases in history, he was caught and sentenced to forty-nine years hard labor. But if the authorities believed they had beaten this celebrity criminal they were badly mistaken. Perry's prison life proved as remarkable as his robberies as he turned escape artist, protestor, hunger-striker, and finally poet in his determination to win his freedom. In Wanted Man, Tamsin Spargo brings this extraordinary portrait of a forgotten man to life in a story of adventure and tragedy. …

Condizione: Good. First Edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. One September night in 1892 the Wild West went east. A masked man boarded the American Express Special train as it sped through New York State and single-handedly stole a fortune. His name was Oliver Curtis Perry, and he instantly became the country's most wanted man. While detectives searched in vain, the public and press couldn't get enough of the handsome, charismatic young robber whose physical daring was matched by stories of a troubled childhood and romantic life. Women adored him, boys worshipped him: America was falling in love. Five months later he defied belief by robbing the same train again. This time, after one of the most extraordinary chases in history, he was caught and sentenced to forty-nine years hard labor. But if the authorities believed they had beaten this celebrity criminal they were badly mistaken. Perry's prison life proved as remarkable as his robberies as he turned escape artist, protestor, hunger-striker, and finally poet in his determination to win his freedom. In Wanted Man, Tamsin Spargo brings this extraordinary portrait of a forgotten man to life in a story of adventure and tragedy. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Cloth. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. First American Edition. In 1891, Oliver Curtis Perry robbed the American Express trained and got away. Five months later, he robbed the same train but failed to escape. "Wanted Man" is the biography of an outlaw who was romanticized by the public and even when sent to prison became an escape artist, protester, hunger striker, and finally poet. Was he a victim of the system or a calculating criminal? Included are photographs and illustrations. This copy is clean and solid.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good+. 1st US Printing. Minor dent in upper back edge of book cover.

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. New York, New York; Bloomsbury Pub Plc USA; 2004; 1st Edition; Hardcover; Fine in Fine dust jacket; Black hard cover. FINE, as new, bright, tight, clean and unmarked. First edition. Pictorial jacket features Perry, a pistol, etc. 240 pages..

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket, As Issued. 1st. First Edition. Uncorrected bound Galley. Published NY: Bloomsbury, 2004. 8vo. printed white wrappers, illustrated. Very fine.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New. 1st Edition. Hardcover w/ DJ; unused book from closed bookstore inventory; clean, tight and square, text is clean and unmarked; DJ has no tears, creases, or chips.

Hard Cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. First American Edition. 240pp Illus "The Forgotten Story of Oliver Curtis Perry, an American Outlaw.".

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages; Physical desc. : 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Perry, Oliver Curtis, 1866-1930. Brigands and robbers --New York (State) --Biography. Train robberies --New York (State) --History --19th century. Outlaws - United States - Biography 1 Kg. …

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages; Physical desc. : 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subjects: Perry, Oliver Curtis, 1866-1930. Brigands and robbers --New York (State) --Biography. Train robberies --New York (State) --History --19th century. Outlaws - United States - Biography 1 Kg. …

Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 8vo pp. 240, b/w illustrations, "Even a scholarly British cultural historian like Spargo can fall prey to the romance of the American train robber. Captivated by a photograph of the handsome Oliver Curtis Perry (1865?30), she vividly relates his dramatic life in a popular but prodigiously researched biography. In 1892, Perry robbed the American Express Special. book.…

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.