Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlawsDacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)
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Life and adventures of Frank and Jesse James, the noted western outlaws
Dacus, J. A. (Joseph A.)
Brigands and robbers; James, Frank, 1844-1915; James, Jesse, 1847-1882
CHAPTER XXXII.--HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA, BANK
ROBBERY.--A band of robbers in the streets--The people
alarmed--Demand upon Mr. Oney--The robbers make
off with the bank's funds--Capture of Jack Kean, and
death of McDaniels--The handiwork of the Jameses
shown, 211-214
CHAPTER XXXIII.--JESSE'S WOOING AND WEDDING.--Courting
under difficulties--A fair cousin--She admires
the outlaw--The courtship continues, and Jesse takes
his cousin as his bride, 216-222
CHAPTER XXXIV.--A DREAM OF LOVE.--Frank James
cherishes tender sentiments and goes a-wooing--A fair
girl, beautiful and accomplished--Frank's suit
encouraged, 223-227
CHAPTER XXXV.--FAIR ANNIE RALSTON, THE OUTLAW'S
BRIDE.--How Annie Ralston carried off the honors
of her class at college--A belle in society--Her admiration
for Frank James--She quietly collects her effects,
and leaves her home to share his fate with Frank, 228-233
CHAPTER XXXVI.--A SEVENTEEN THOUSAND DOLLAR
HAUL.--The train robbery at Otterville--The Youngers
and the Jameses--Frank James the planner--How the
train was halted--Capture of Hobbs Kerry--He gives
away the gang--The escape, 234-245
CHAPTER XXXVII.--IN MINNESOTA.--The bandits seek a
new field--Frank James and the Younger Brothers--Bill
Chadwell, Miller and Pitts--The long ride, 246-254
CHAPTER XXXVIII.--THE ATTACK AT NORTHFIELD--HAYWOOD'S
DEATH.--The raid on the bank--The cashier
shot--Bill Chadwell killed in the street--The citizens
come to the rescue--Fusilades in the town--The bandits
forced to go out in quick time--A hot pursuit--Capture
of the Youngers, 255-266
CHAPTER XXXIX.--Escape of Frank and Jesse James.--The
terrible retreat--Worn out, and yet no chance for
rest--A remarkable escape--They disappear from the
very midst of those who were hunting them--How they
went away, 267-273
CHAPTER XL.--A VISIT TO CARMEN.--Frank and Jesse go
into Mexico--They rest at Carmen, in Chihuahua--The
silver conducta--They join the Mexican party--Capture
of the treasure bags of the Mexicans, 274-282
CHAPTER XLI.--THE ROBBERS AND THEIR FRIENDS.--The
various classes of people who exhibit friendship for the
Jameses--Some are bad men, who gather about them because
they are brave--Social peculiarities, 283-290
CHAPTER XLII.--EXCURSIONS INTO MEXICO.--Wild adventures
beyond the border--Chasing Mexican cattle-thieves--A
serious time at Monclova--Frank and Jesse
escape, 291-299
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