Beating Back (1914)

Beating Back is a historical book written by Al Jennings and published in 1914. The book is a memoir of Jennings' life, who was a notorious outlaw and member of the Wild Bunch gang in the late 19th century. In the book, Jennings recounts his life of crime, including his involvement in bank robberies and train heists. He also describes his time in prison and his eventual release, after which he became a successful lawyer and politician. Jennings' writing style is engaging and vivid, providing readers with a firsthand account of the Wild West and the criminal underworld of the time. The book also offers insights into the social and political climate of the era, including the tensions between law enforcement and outlaws. Beating Back is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, true crime, or the life of a notorious outlaw turned reformed citizen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.