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The capture of Black Bart : gentleman bandit of the Old West Cover Image Book Book

The capture of Black Bart : gentleman bandit of the Old West

Finkelstein, Norman H. (author.).

Summary: "Black Bart was not the Old West's only stagecoach robber, but he quickly became the most famous. To many people, he was a folk hero, a robber who didn't threaten or harm passengers. He was a bandit with a sense of humor who wrote poetry. In robbing at least 28 Wells Fargo stagecoaches across northern California between 1875 and 1883, he never fired a shot or injured anyone. His gun, it turned out, was never loaded. Newspaper stories about the poet robber's exploits and about Jim Hume, the unyielding chief detective of Wells Fargo, became popular reading throughout the West. Black Bart seemed to enjoy the chase. During one robbery the driver told him "They'll catch you one of these days." Bart answered, "Perhaps, but in the meantime give my regards to J.B. Hume, will you?" For eight years, each new robbery--and each new story--made Hume even more determined to track him down. Resources include a list of all Bart's robberies, notes, and bibliography, making this a rich resource for all Wild West readers."--Provided by publisher.

Item details

  • ISBN: 9781613739952
  • ISBN: 1613739958
  • ISBN: 9781613739983 (ePub ebook)
  • ISBN: 9781613739969 (PDF ebook)
  • Physical Description: print
    150 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
  • Publisher: Chicago, Illinois : Chicago Review Press Incorporated, [2019]

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Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-142) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: A ghost appears -- Wells Fargo connects the west -- J.B. Hume, lawman -- A legend grows -- Closing in -- The capture -- Who was Black Bart? -- Epilogue -- List of robberies attributed to Black Bart.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 10 and up.

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Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status  
Chestatee Regional Library System:
      Dawson County Library 		J 364.1552 FINKELST ( Send Text)
 31011007129745 JUV Available
South Georgia Regional Library System:
      Johnston Lakes Library 		JB BLACK ( Send Text)
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