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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

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American history's most famous outlaw comes alive in Ron Hansen's imaginative recreation of the West. The charismatic Jesse James has a quick temper, an even faster draw, and holds sway over his ragged ganguntil the arrival of upstart Robert Ford. Torn between worship and jealousy, Ford makes a fateful decision that torments him for the rest of his lifeand becomes one of the most legendary events of the American frontier. "A terrific book".NEWSDAY. Hide synopsis

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  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

    Trade paperback, 2007

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    Mass-market paperback, 2007

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    Trade paperback, 1997

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    Hardcover, 1984

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    Trade paperback, 1990

  • Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

    Hardcover, 1985

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rjs7711

A Different Perspective

by rjs7711 on May 9, 2008

Initially I saw the movie released in 2007 with the same title which led me to this book. I enjoyed the movie and depiction of Jesse James outside of bank robberies and into more of an introspective look at his character. Fortunately, the movie closely followed the book which by all accounts was an ... More

Velma

Americana

by Velma on Sep 26, 2007

Although a fictional account the author has relied heavily on newspapers of the period and several first person books to tell his story. It is a powerful piece of Americana that is rarely seen in print today. It shows the heros and anitheros with all their blemishes intact. Not the romantisized version ... More

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