Ride the Razor's Edge
The Younger Brothers Story
by Carl W. Breihan
ISBN: 0882898795
ISBN-13: 9780882898797
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Inc
Published date: 1992
Size: 6 x 9.25 inches
Weight: 1.1 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Tracks the adventures of Cole Younger and his brothers James, John, and Bob, and tells the story of a troubled state during the late 1800s.
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Ride the Razor's Edge: The Younger Brothers Story
Breihan, Carl W
Gretna, Louisiana, U.S.A.: Pelican Pub Co Inc, 1992 Very-nice, clean copy of this 1992 hardback. NO remainder marks or price clippings. 285 pages. Illustrated throughout. Tight spine, clean pages. NO writing, marks or tears inside book. 285 pages. Tan boards with black lettering (clean and bright). Synopsis Tracks the adventures of Cole Younger and his brothers James, John, and Bob, and tells the story of a troubled state during the late 1800s. . Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ( more information) Offered by Ginny6 Books (United States)
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Ride the Razor's Edge The Younger Brothers Story
Carl W. Breihan
Gretna, Louisiana USA: Pelican Publishing Company, 1992 FIRST EDITION. Usual great work by Carl Breihan on this offshoot of the Quantrill Confederate terrorist guerillas who attacked the Kansas Missouri border area during the Civil war. Coming from a family that included judges and state legislators, they became allied at times with the likes of the Frank and Jesse James gang. Considered heroes and foes of their own state, Missouri. Author expounds on their Civil War Confederate resisitance to the new Missouri pro-North power structure. VG+/VG|+ Bone white cloth hardcover and DJ both have edge smudging and age toning. Many illustrations. . . First Edition. Cloth. Very Good Plus/Very Good Plus. Illus. by E. Lisle Reedstrom. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. . ( more information) Offered by Spirit Tomes and Treasures (United States)
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