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Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Infamous Western Outlaws
By Joseph A. Dacus
Length9h 12m
About this audiobook
In "Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Infamous Western Outlaws," Joseph A. Dacus crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines historical biography with vivid storytelling. Dacus employs a rich, descriptive literary style that engages readers, providing an immersive glimpse into the lives of these notorious figures. Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, Dacus captures the social turmoil and mythic qualities surrounding the James brothers, framing their exploits not only as criminal activities but as emblematic of a larger American experience characterized by rebellion, heroism, and tragedy. Joseph A. Dacus, a historian with a keen interest in the folklore of the American West, draws upon extensive research and personal narratives that illuminate the motivations and circumstances that shaped Frank and Jesse's lives. This background informs his keen insights into their personalities and the public's fascination with them as both outlaws and Robin Hood figures. Dacus's engagement with the cultural narratives of the period adds depth to his portrayal, making the brothers more than mere criminals in a tale of lawlessness. This book is a must-read for enthusiasts of American history, folklore, and western literature. Dacus's meticulous research and engaging prose allow readers to reflect on the complexities of the James brothers as cultural icons, offering a nuanced understanding that transcends simple categorization as outlaws. Their lives serve as a mirror to the societal questions of justice and morality, making this work both enlightening and thought-provoking.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length9 hrs 12 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 20, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Life and Adventures of Frank and Jesse James: The Infamous Western Outlaws
28Chapter XXVII. A Night Raid of Detectives
2Chapter I. The James Family
29Chapter XXVIII. Proposed Amnesty
3Chapter II. Frank and Jesse
30Chapter XXIX. The San Antonio-Austin Stage Plundered
4Chapter III. In the Guerrilla Camp
31Chapter XXX. Farmer Askew's Fate
5Chapter IV. Bloody War
32Chapter XXXI. Gold Dust—the Muncie Business
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6Chapter V. At the Sack of Lawrence, Kansas
33Chapter XXXII. Other Exploits
7Chapter VI. A Gory Record
34Chapter XXXIII. Jesse's Wooing and Wedding
8Chapter VII. Adventures in Separate Fields
35Chapter XXXIV. A Dream of Love
9Chapter VIII. The Brandenburg, Ky., Tragedy
36Chapter XXXV. Fair Annie Ralston, the Outlaw's Bride
10Chapter IX. The Liberty Bank Affair
37Chapter XXXVI. A Seventeen Thousand Dollar Haul
11Chapter X. Jesse's Sortie Against the Militiamen
38Chapter XXXVII. In Minnesota
12Chapter XI. In the Hands of Friends
39Chapter XXXVIII. The Attack at Northfield—haywood's Death
13Chapter XII. The Russellville Bank Robbery
40Chapter XXXIX. Escape of Frank and Jesse James
14Chapter XIII. On the Pacific Slope
41Chapter XL. A Visit to Carmen
15Chapter XIV. Were They Driven to Outlawry?
42Chapter XLI. The Robbers and Their Friends
16Chapter XV. The Gallatin Bank Tragedy
43Chapter XLII. Excursions Into Mexico
17Chapter XVI. Attempt to Arrest the Boys
44Chapter XLIII. Death to Border Brigands
18Chapter XVII. Outrage at Columbia, Kentucky
45Chapter XLIV. A Golden Harvest Reaped by Outlaws
19Chapter XVIII. Out of Exile
46Chapter XLV. A Visit to Frank James' Home
20Chapter XIX. The Corydon Raid
47Chapter XLVI. Epistles of Jesse James
21Chapter XX. The Cash Box of the Fair
48Chapter XLVII. Glendale
22Chapter XXI. Ste. Genevieve
49Chapter XLVIII. Hunting Clues
23Chapter XXII. A Railway Train Robbed in Iowa
50Chapter XLIX. George W. Shepherd
24Chapter XXIII. The Gains' Place Stage Robbery
51Chapter L. Pursuit of the Glendale Robbers
25Chapter XXIV. Gadshill
52Chapter LI. Allen Parmer
26Chapter XXV. After Gadshill
53Chapter LII. Jesse James Still a Free Rover
27Chapter XXVI. Whicher's Ride to Death
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