The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado

""The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado"" is a non-fiction book written by Emerson Hough. In this book, Hough explores the lives and legends of some of the most notorious outlaws of the American West. He delves into the history of famous outlaws such as Jesse James, Billy the Kid, and Butch Cassidy, examining their criminal activities, motivations, and ultimate fates. Hough also examines the cultural and societal factors that contributed to the rise of the outlaw figure in the Western United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through a combination of historical research and colorful storytelling, ""The Story of the Outlaw"" offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some of the most infamous figures in American history.1905. Illustrated. With historical narratives of famous outlaws; the stories of noted border wars; vigilante movements and armed conflicts on the border. Contents: The Desperado; The Imitation Desperado; The Land of the Desperado; The Early Outlaw; The Vigilantes of California; The Outlaw of the Mountains; Henry Plummer; Boone Helm; Death Scenes of Desperadoes; Joseph A. Slade; The Desperado of the Plains; Wild Bill Hickok; Frontier Wars; The Lincoln County War; The Stevens County War; Biographies of Bad Men; The Fight of Buckshot Roberts; The Man Hunt; Bad Men of Texas; Modern Bad Men; Bad Men of the Indian Nations; and Desperadoes of the Cities. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.