Number 30664 By Number 31539. A Sketch In The Lives Of William Sidney Porter (O. Henry) And Al Jennings, The Bandit.

AL. JENNINGS

Other works by AL. JENNINGS

Publication: The Pioneer Press, 1941, Hollywood

First edition. 8vo. Inscribed by Al Jennings, "To a real man, Col. Tim McCoy, my friend. Al Jennings." Grey printed wrappers, 32 pp., frontis., foreword, introduction, illustrated, plates, portraits. A story of the prison life of O. Henry and Al Jennings. A firsthand account of Jennings' interactions with William Sidney Porter, better known as O. Henry, during their time in the Ohio State Penitentiary. During their incarceration, the two men formed a friendship, with Jennings recounting their shared experiences and discussing Porter's transformation into the famed short story writer O. Henry. The booklet provides insights into their lives within the prison system and reflects on the events that led to their respective notoriety. A rare piece of Western Americana, offering a unique perspective on the lives of two individuals who played significant roles in American history. Six Guns 1171 says, "Rare." Tim McCoy, a friend of Jennings, served in World War I and later became famous as a cowboy movie star. He appeared in numerous movies and later hosted his own television show. Jennings was a convicted train and bank robber, had his sentence commuted to five years by President McKinley. He filmed THE BANK ROBBERY directed by Bill Tilghman and starred Heck Thomas, Frank Canton, and Quanah Parker a year after he received a full pardon from Theodore Roosevelt. It was through the film industry that McCoy and Jennings met. Fine copy.

Inventory Number: 32237