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Quotes from back cover:
"Has the sweep and drama of a major novel, with the power and authority of historical truth." - Loren D. Estleman, Author, Golder Spur Awards Recipient
"The most accurate accounting to date of this vigilante group...well-organized and well-written." - Springfield (MO) News-Leader
"This history is meticulously detailed and carefully constructed...fills a gap in the recorded history of Missouri." - The Kansas City Star
"The book provides excellent coverage of a shameful decade in Ozark history." - The Book Report

306 pages including Index.

From the Introduction: "The State of Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821. Six years later, Independence was designated as the County Seat when Jackson County was formed on December 15, 1826."
The 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home, and Museum - you don't see these other buildings from the street until you tour the site.
"Discover real-life stories about early-day Independence, Jackson County, Missouri, and how the lawlessness of the frontier was dealt with...even if it seems crude and rustic when looking at it today."

This book commemorates the 50th Golden Anniversary of the Jackson County (Mo.) Historical Society's operation of the 1859 Jail and Marshal's Home as a local history museum. In a larger part, we commemorate in 2009 the sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of the 1859 Jackson County Jail and Marshal's Home. This publication documents the origin and evolution of the oldest structure on Independence Square..."

Fine condition - almost like new except for the tiniest bit of corner wear. Very… Read More

From the front dust jacket flap: "This is not a pretty story. It involves men in high places. The shame of a great midwestern city is laid bare. It is one of the most severe indictments of 'bossism' ever written, and it is explosive with drama that needs no Hollywood retouching to make it interesting."
"Maurice M. Milligan took office in the days when Tom Pendergast's machine completely controlled Kansas City. He fought it and beat it; backed by an outburst of popular anger, he did not rest until Boss Pendergast and his principal lieutenants stood before Federal judges and heard their sentences to Federal prison."

Book - Good condition. Red cloth over boards with black text on front and spine. There is an area at the bottom of the front and back covers that has some sort of discoloration and stain. I did try to wipe it, but the stain is there to stay. There is a little edge and corner wear. A previous owner's name is on back of front cove in ink. There is also discoloration that appears to be from… Read More

Quote on back: "This work is heartily recommended by me as an authentic history of the Youngers of Missouri." - Harry Younger Hall, Nephew of Cole Younger

This book "tracks the adventures of Cole Younger and his brothers James, John, and Bob..." "The authoritative account tells the story of the men who once rode in the James Gang with Jesse and Frank." "...the Youngers were perceived as either heroes or outlaws by the public."

This is a New book with some shelf wear.
Book - Very Good+ condition. Even though this is a new book it has bumps to both bottom corners. Otherwise, no wear and clean and tight.
Dust Jacket - Very Good- condition. Even though this is a new book/dust jacket, it has bumps to both bottom corners and a 1/2" chip at the back top near the spine.
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285 pages including Appendix.