Desmond Barry's first novel, The Chivalry of Crime, is the story of one of America's most compelling figures, the outlaw gunslinger Jesse James. Bringing real and invented characters together in a dramatic and moving story, The Chivalry of Crime mingles the life of an imaginary boy with a factually faithful account of the lives of Jesse James and Robert Ford, the man who killed James, in the days when shootists were legends. Joshua, a young, idealistic friend of Ford's, is determined to get a gun of his own - a desire that ...
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Desmond Barry's first novel, The Chivalry of Crime, is the story of one of America's most compelling figures, the outlaw gunslinger Jesse James. Bringing real and invented characters together in a dramatic and moving story, The Chivalry of Crime mingles the life of an imaginary boy with a factually faithful account of the lives of Jesse James and Robert Ford, the man who killed James, in the days when shootists were legends. Joshua, a young, idealistic friend of Ford's, is determined to get a gun of his own - a desire that puts his own life in jeopardy and reveals the painful realities masked by America's most cherished myths.The title is a quote from a Kansas City Times editorial that condemned Jesse James for robbing a bank but celebrated his style for showing that after the Civil War, there were still unbowed men of blood in the south. Violent, lyrically written and heart-rending, The Chivalry of Crime is a brilliant debut.
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1st edn 1st printing. 8vo. Original white lettered blue/tan cloth (Fine), dustwrapper (near Fine in protective cover, not price clipped). Pp. 473 (no inscriptions).
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 480 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Fine. Book Royal octavo, hardcover, fine in lightly edgeworn dark pictorial dj. The life of Jesse James and the story of Joshua and Robert Ford come together in an explosive drama that touches the very root of violence in human nature. " 474 deckled pp.
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Hardback, 1st edition, Fine in a Fine, mylar protected DJ; an unread (new) book. The story of Jesse James and Robert Ford in the days after the Civil War, 8vo., 473 pages.,
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine/Fine. Size: 6x1x9; Octavo, 9 1/2" tall, 473 pages. A fine, clean, likely unread hardcover first edition, first printing, with minor shelf wear; hinges and binding tight, paper cream white. In a fine dust jacket, with original price.
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Near fine in near fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed 'To Linne-with thanks and love' by the author on the title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Dust jacket has a frayed corner. Book has a softly bumped corner. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 473 p. Audience: General/trade. The Western Writers of America Best Novel of the Year-winning debut by the author of 'A Bloody Good Frida'y and 'Cressida's Bed'. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.