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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 GEORGE HUNTINGTON

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

GEORGE HUNTINGTON

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Publication: The Christian Way Co, 1895, Northfield

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. Moderate wear to the spine ends, corners, and extremities, lacks the front free fly leaf else interior clean, overall a good copy.

Inventory Number: 41927

$150.00