Books and Resources

Learn more about the James-Younger Gang! Our list contains books and newspaper articles depicting
the real stories.

Background of a Bandit – by Joan M. Beamis and William E. Pullen

A story of the ancestry of Jesse James.

Faithful Unto Death – by John J. Koblas

The story of the ill-fated Northfield, Minnesota bank robbery.

Frank and Jesse James – The Story Behind the Legend – by Ted Yeatman

A must read for anyone interested in the James-Younger Gang – Very well written and researched.

Good Bye Jesse James

A collection of newspaper articles about the death of Jesse.

Guerrillas & Other Curiosities – by Samuel A. Pence

A well written, interesting look into the lives of some of Quantrill’s men.

I Knew Frank – I Wish I Had Known Jesse – by Samuel A. Pence

A wonderful collection of stories and pictures of the James family and their extended families.

In the Shadow of Jesse James – by Stella F. James

This is the story of her life as the daughter-in-law of Jesse James. Interesting family stories and pictures.

Jesse James My Father – by Jesse James Jr.

Jesse Jr. writes of his memories of his father and growing up as the son of a bandit.

Jesse James Prince of Outlaws – by Robert J. Wybrow

Extensively researched and well written collection of stories. An invaluable source of information for anyone interested in the James-Younger Gang.

Jesse James – the Man and the Myth – by Marley Brant

Another very well researched book by Marley Brant who offers the reader a lot of insight into Jesse’s personality.

Jesse James Soul Liberty – by Eric James

A well-written biography of the family of Frank & Jesse James.

Jesse James Was his Name – by William A. Settle Jr.

First published in 1966, this book is a well researched and written account of the James-Younger Gang.

Last Rebel of the Civil War – by T.J. Stiles

Extensively researched, the author incorporates politics, the Civil War and the James-Younger Gang.

Outlaw Youngers, A Confederate Brotherhood – by Marley Brant

A well-written and extensively researched story of the Younger brothers.

Outlaws, The Illustrated History of the James-Younger Gang – by Marley Brant

A well-written account of the James-Younger Gang with many interesting pictures.

The Rise and Fall of Jesse James – by Robertus Love

Written in 1926, cites many stories of the James boys and attemps to separate fact from legend.

Tortured Soul: Jim Younger in his own words – by Marley Brant

Through the eyes of Jim Younger this book offers yet another view on the events.