Outlaws from Blue & Grey Book Shoppe

From the Introduction: "The State of Missouri was admitted to the Union in 1821. Six years later, Independence was designated as the County Seat when Jackson County was formed on December 15, 1826." The 1859 Jail, Marshal's Home, and Museum - you don't see these other buildings from the street until you tour the site. "Discover real-life stories about early-day… Read more about this item

Quote on back: "This work is heartily recommended by me as an authentic history of the Youngers of Missouri." - Harry Younger Hall, Nephew of Cole Younger This book "tracks the adventures of Cole Younger and his brothers James, John, and Bob..." "The authoritative account tells the story of the men who once rode in the James Gang with Jesse and… Read more about this item

Quotes from back cover: "Has the sweep and drama of a major novel, with the power and authority of historical truth." - Loren D. Estleman, Author, Golder Spur Awards Recipient "The most accurate accounting to date of this vigilante group...well-organized and well-written." - Springfield (MO) News-Leader "This history is meticulously detailed and carefully constructed...fills a gap in the recorded history of Missouri."… Read more about this item

From the front dust jacket flap: "This is not a pretty story. It involves men in high places. The shame of a great midwestern city is laid bare. It is one of the most severe indictments of 'bossism' ever written, and it is explosive with drama that needs no Hollywood retouching to make it interesting." "Maurice M. Milligan took office in… Read more about this item