Second Hand Shot All to Hell
Jesse James, the Northfield Raid, and the Wild West’s Greatest Escape
Author : Mark Lee Gardner
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Condition
Book Condition: Very Good
A well-presented copy with light signs of use. Covers show minor shelf wear and slight curling/creasing to the front cover.
Internally, pages are clean and unmarked. Binding remains firm and secure.
A very good, clean reading copy.
Details
General - Pages : 309 | Images : Primarily text-based, may include a small number of black-and-white images | Publisher : William Morrow (HarperCollins Publishers) | Place of Publication : United States | Language : English
Paperback - Year of Publication : 2013 | Edition : First paperback edition | Size : 198mm x 129mm | ISBN : 9780061989483
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Shot All to Hell by Mark Lee Gardner is a gripping narrative history of one of the most infamous episodes of the American Old West—the failed 1876 bank raid in Northfield, Minnesota, carried out by the notorious James-Younger Gang.
Gardner reconstructs the dramatic events with pace and precision, following Jesse James and his accomplices as their meticulously planned heist collapses into chaos. What follows is an intense manhunt and daring escape attempt that would cement the gang’s place in American legend. Drawing on contemporary accounts and careful research, the book separates myth from reality while preserving the raw energy of the story.
Combining vivid storytelling with historical depth, this work offers both an accessible introduction and a detailed retelling of frontier crime and justice in post-Civil War America. It will appeal to readers interested in Western history, outlaw culture, and true crime narratives.
