A Chase To The Death: The Detailed Pursuit of the James-Younger Gang

After discovering the remnants of an 1870's homestead in one of his horse pastures, South Dakota native Russ Swanson became curious about the man who once settled here. While researching original land patent records, he discovered that the man was a Norwegian immigrant named Peter Wahl. Further investigation through the Library of Congress led to the discovery that Peter was robbed of his horse at gunpoint by Frank and Jesse James along the banks of the Big Sioux River on the morning of September 19, 1876, just a few miles north of Canton, SD. This amazing story led the author on an eight-year investigation to find the actual escape route of the famous outlaw gang. Separating fact from fiction, this book details the events leading up to and following the attempted robbery of the First National Bank in Northfield, MN. On September 7, 1876, the James-Younger Gang led a disastrous raid on this small farming community, which soon culminated into what was once the largest manhunt in U.S. history. Using period news articles, recorded eyewitness accounts, township maps, census records and government land office records, this book will take you on the historically accurate, day-by-day pursuit of the notorious gang as they fled for theirs lives through southwest Minnesota, Dakota Territory and into Iowa.
ASIN: B0FWZVKDBJ
VSKU: BVV.B0FWZVKDBJ.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Swanson, Russ|Zannelli, Jennifer
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use