The Authentic Death of Hendry Jones

By Charles Neider

Book Overview

Nowadays, I understand, the tourists come for miles to see Hendry Jones' grave out on the Punta del Diablo and to debate whether his bones are there or not... A stark and violent depiction of one of America's most alluring folk heroes, the mythical doomed gunslinger. Set on the majestic coast of Southern California, Doc Baker narrates his tale of the Kid's capture, trial, escape and eventual murder. Written in spare and subtle prose, this is one of the great literary treatments of America's obsession with the rule of the gun.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1784975133
• ISBN13: 9781784975135
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Apollo Library
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

From Authentic Death to One-Eyed Jacks!

If you loved Marlon Brando’s western film One-Eyed Jacks you’ll love reading the source novel. It was interesting to see the choices made when it came time for changes. They both stand tall on their own. A well written tale about very complex characters.