American Outlaw

By Davis Truman

Jesse James has long been painted as America's Robin Hood-a daring rebel who stole from the rich, fought for the underdog, and lived outside the rules of a rapidly changing nation. But behind the myths and dime-novel heroics lies a far more complex, darker, and human story.American Outlaw peels back the layers of legend to reveal the real man behind the mask. From his turbulent upbringing in war-torn Missouri, to his ruthless rise as a Confederate guerrilla, to the bloody robberies that shocked the nation, this gripping biography separates fact from folklore. It explores how a farm boy became the most wanted man in America, how newspapers and storytellers turned him into a larger-than-life icon, and how his violent end only cemented his place in history.Both thrilling and deeply researched, American Outlaw is the definitive look at Jesse James-not as a mythic figure, but as a product of America's fractured past. Perfect for fans of true crime, history, and the Wild West, it's the story of how a desperate man became an enduring legend.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 4177857084
• ISBN13: 9784177857087
• Release Date: October 2025
• Publisher: Davis Truman
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"