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The Chivalry of Crime
A Novel
by Desmond Barry
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Years after he killed Jesse James, Robert Ford tells the story of James's life and death to a young man in jail for accidentally killing his father.
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9780316120388,
Hardcover,
Little Brown & Co,
2000
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9780316120845,
Paperback,
Little Brown & Co,
2001
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Publisher Notes
A novel of the outlaw Jesse James weaves actual characters and events into a fictional narrative centered on one of America's most enduring myths.
Media Reviews
"Barry's language has believable period tang, his re-creation of events is precise and convincing, and his perceptions...are served up with vigor. A gripping narrative and impressive debut."
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