''An authentic and thrilling history of the noted outlaws Jesse and Frank James and their bands of highwaymen.compiled from reliable sources and containing the latest facts in regard to these desperate freebooters.'' (from the author's sub-title) The James brothers emerged from the Confederate guerrillas to become notorious outlaws of the American west rising to legendary status. J.W. Buel chronicles their path of robbery and murder across the West in short vignettes. - Summary by Larry Wilson
PrefaceJesse and Frank James - Their YouthCareer as GuerrillasFirst SkirmishesDesolation of LawrenceDesperate Fighting by SquadsDireful Massacre at CentraliaFortune Turning Against the GuerrillasThe Whirlwind of Destruction ChangesJesse James' Career in TexasRobbery and MurderPlundering a Kentucky BankBank Robbery and MurderMysterious Hiding Place in Jackson Co.Terrible Fight in MexicoPlundering an Iowa BankAnother Bank Robbery in KentuckyRobbing the Cash Box at the Kansas City FairPlundering the Ste. Genevieve BankWrecking and Plundering a TrainThe Stage Robbery near Hot SpringsTrain Robbery at Gad's HillWicher's Unfortunate Hunt for the James BoysMurdering Cow Boys and Driving off CattleThe Attack on the Samuels ResidenceAssassination of Daniel AskewThe San Antonio Stage RobberyThe Great Train Robbery at MuncieThe Huntington Bank RobberyThe Rocky Cut Train RobberyFatal Attack on a Minnesota BankAt Glendale—the Last Great Train RobberyShooting of Jesse James by George ShepherdWhy did Shepherd Shoot Jesse James?Robbing of the Mammoth Cave StagePersonal Characteristics of the James BoysThe Union Pacific Express RobberyAn Interview with the Younger BrothersAnecdotes of Jesse and Frank JamesBasham's Confession of the Glendale RobberyThe Train Robbery at Winston, Mo. July 15, 1881
The Border Bandits - J. W. BUEL - Description and brief content, listen free online on the e-library site at Knigi-Audio.com/en/
