Jesse James wrap up: Repackaging Jesse (Part 6)
“Jesse he has gone down To the Old Man’s town, Intending to do as he pleased; But he will rebel
Read moreSteve Goode grew up in Elkins, WV in the 1950s – a fine time and place to be young
– and attended Elkins public schools. He holds a BA from Davidson College, an MA from the University of Virginia, and Ph. D. from Rutgers – all in history – but pursued a career in journalism rather than academia. For 20 years he wrote on politics and culture for Insight Magazine and the Washington Times. He is the author of 17 nonfiction books and numerous articles in various publications. With his partner of 40 years, the botanist and artist Ray Petersen and their dog Pearl, he divides his time between their home in Milton, DE and a condo in Albuquerque, NM.
“Jesse he has gone down To the Old Man’s town, Intending to do as he pleased; But he will rebel
Read morePhoto above: Robert Ford (John Ireland) shoots Jesse in the 1949 I Shot Jesse James. “Thanks to Hollywood, the historic
Read more“Jesse James is the only American bandit who is classical, who is to this country what Robin Hood or Dick
Read more“It was sort of like growing up in some parts of Iraq today.” — Ted P. Yeatman, author of Frank
Read more“She like all the best people came from Kentucky.” From “Zerelda” by Paulette Jiles, The Jesse James Poems (1988) “She
Read morePhoto above: Author on front porch of James farmhouse. Photo by Ray Petersen. Part l: VISITING JESSE JAMES’ FARM “To travel
Read moreWhen it comes to American legends can any match Billy the Kid’s? Five foot eight inches and weighing a slight
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