American Outlaw: The Story Behind the Jesse James Legend

Jesse James has long been painted as America's Robin Hood-a daring rebel who stole from the rich, fought for the underdog, and lived outside the rules of a rapidly changing nation. But behind the myths and dime-novel heroics lies a far more complex, darker, and human story.
American Outlaw peels back the layers of legend to reveal the real man behind the mask. From his turbulent upbringing in war-torn Missouri, to his ruthless rise as a Confederate guerrilla, to the bloody robberies that sho...