Jesse James in West Virginia or Inside the Huntington Bank Robbery, Paperback/B. L. Williams

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Description Do not mistake this book as just another rehash of old news. What is presented within these pages is much shocking new information in the form of court records and many 1875 period photographs. It is the first fact-based, carefully researched account of how the James-Younger Gang actually operated and escaped capture by "looking for themselves" in a bona fide posse composed of KGC lawmen. This book was written by a descendant of the participants. About the Author A decedent of Andrew Potter and related to others that played part in the 1875 James-Younger gang robbery of the Bank of Huntington. The author brings a unique historical perspective to that legandary event. That of a participant. Steeped in family lore and accounts concerning the Civil War and the actions of his ancestors in stupendous events unknown to the history books. hen the author was a boy, he was entertained by James Potter, son of Andrew, his Great-Grandfather, who knew Jesse and others of the James-Younger gang in his youth. Being a curious lad, the author asked many questions and received exact and detailed answers. ow well into his golden years, the author presents his unparalleled inside view of how the Knights of the Golden Circle and their "A-Team", the James-Younger Gang really operated.