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The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself by Cole Younger

"The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself" by Cole Younger is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. This historical account narrates the life of Cole Younger, a Missouri Guerrilla Captain and outlaw, detailing his experiences during the turbulent Civil War era and the infamous Northfield Raid. The book offers a personal perspective on Younger’s life, including his childhood, the political strife surrounding his family, and his activities as a guerrilla fighter." "At the start of the autobiography, Cole Younger introduces himself and the purpose of his narrative, which is to provide an authentic account of his life and correct misconceptions propagated by sensationalist writings. He reflects on the heavy political tensions in Missouri during his boyhood that eventually led him into a life of violence and conflict, particularly after the brutal murder of his father. The opening chapters also recount poignant family memories and the harrowing events that shaped his path toward becoming a guerrilla fighter, illustrating the deep personal and familial impacts of the Civil War." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Author Younger, Cole, 1844-1916
Title The Story of Cole Younger, by Himself
Reading Level Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class CT: History: Biography
LoC Class F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory
Subject West (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives
Subject Bank robberies -- Minnesota -- Northfield -- History -- 19th century
Subject Younger, Cole, 1844-1916
Subject Outlaws -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject Guerrillas -- West (U.S.) -- Biography
Subject West (U.S.) -- History -- 1860-1890
Subject West (U.S.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Underground movements
Category Text
eBook-No. 24585
ISBN (HTML) 979-8-238-24585-0
Release Date
Last Update Mar 15, 2025
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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