ROBBER AND HERO, THE STORY OF THE RAID ON THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA, BY THE JAMES-YOUNGER BAND OF ROBBERS, IN 1876

HUNTINGTON, GEORGE

Published by The Christian Way Co., 1895., Northfield, 1895

About this Item

First edition. Cloth, 119 pp., preface, frontispiece, numerous illustrations, diagram of bank interior, top edges gilt. Details the events of September 7, 1876, when the James-Younger gang attempted to rob the First National Bank in Northfield, Minnesota. Includes the events of the raid but also the ensuing two-week manhunt through southern Minnesota. "A carefully written book based upon contemporary newspaper accounts and considered accurate."---Ramon Adams. This book was written to honor those who helped spoil the Northfield Minnesota bank robbery by the James, Younger gang. Contains photos of Northfield, the Bank, (along with a diagram of the inside,) the six outlaws who were captured or killed, along with photos of the 7 men who captured them. A biography of the 7 men who made the capture, and the bank employees are included. Moderate wear to the spine ends, corners, and extremities, lacks the front free fly leaf else interior clean, overall a good copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ROBBER AND HERO, THE STORY OF THE RAID ON THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA, BY THE JAMES-YOUNGER BAND OF ROBBERS, IN 1876
• Publisher: The Christian Way Co., 1895., Northfield
• Publication Date: 1895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.