Cole Younger

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Violence dictated the daily rhythms of Cole Younger?s life. During the Civil War he was selected to join Quantrill?s Raiders because he owned his own revolver. His participation in the brutal 1863 raid on Lawrence, Kansas, drove him and other guerrillas into hiding as Union troops sought to punish the perpetrators of atrocities including the murder of women and children. Younger met up with Jesse James in 1866. The James and Younger families cooperated in a series of bank and train robberies over the next decade that led to a feeling of invincibility. That feeling came to an end in Northfield, Minnesota, when local citizens killed two of the gang and wounded most of the others. Cole and his younger brothers were captured, tried, and sentenced to life in the Minnesota State Penitentiary. But even a life sentence could not keep Younger in prison. Despite a career that included thirty wounds, battles with Pinkerton detectives and Yankees, an affair with outlaw Belle Starr, and a near-fatal confrontation with Jesse James, Cole Younger survived to become a living legend in his home state of Missouri. He died peacefully, a free man.

The Story of Cole Younger by Cole Younger: Step into the Wild West as Cole Younger, a notorious outlaw turned author, shares his gripping life story. From his early days as a Confederate guerrilla to his infamous bank-robbing escapades, Younger offers a firsthand account of the era's lawlessness, the thrill of outlawry, and his eventual redemption. Key Aspects of the Book “The Story of Cole Younger” Chronicles the life and exploits of Cole Younger, a legendary figure of the American West. Provides a unique perspective on the history of the Wild West and the outlaw culture. Explores themes of crime, redemption, and the complex motivations of historical figures. The Story of Cole Younger by Cole Younger: Cole Younger, a notorious outlaw, offers a gripping firsthand account of his life in The Story of Cole Younger. From his early days as a Confederate soldier to his infamous exploits as a member of the James-Younger Gang, Younger's narrative provides a unique perspective on the Wild West. Experience the thrill of train robberies, daring escapes, and the pursuit of justice as Younger's story unfolds with raw honesty and unflinching detail.

Missouri guerrilla, Confederate officer, bank robber, notorious outlaw, Wild West showman -- Cole Younger's life was the stuff of myth and legend. He tells his story in his own words after his parole from prison at the age of 59.

This biographical history tells the story of an American family in conflict and four brothers' attempts to regain the prestigious position their family once held. Loaded with never-before-published photos and little-known facts, this probing character study examines the men, the myths, and the legends of the Outlaw Youngers. The Youngers - Bob, Cole, Jim, and John - tested the boundaries of the violent and turbulent post-Civil War society in which they lived. The author investigates events from the Border and Civil Wars, details of the Youngers' attempts at legitimate ranching in Texas, and the frequent and often brutal murders and robberies. Using never-before-published accounts from Jim and Bob Younger, the author presents a new theory regarding the James-Younger gang and the actual Younger involvement - a theory which opposes the one held for over 100 years. She also offers insights into the Northfield robbery and gives reasons why the Youngers' parole was delayed.

Contains stories; some true, some legendary, about caches of lost treasure.

The story of the wild west show created by Frank James and Cole Younger. Also, the last days of both men.