Author: G. R. Williamson
Publisher: Indian Head Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This the true story of Willis Newton and his outlaw gang who robbed trains and over seventy banks—more than Jessie James, the Daltons, and all of the rest of the Old West outlaws—combined. Their biggest haul occurred in 1924 when they robbed a train outside of Rondout, Illinois—getting away with $3,000,000. They still hold the record for the biggest train robbery in U.S. history. G.R. Williamson interviewed Willis Newton a few months before the outlaw died in 1979 at age 90, then using transcripts from his interviews, first-hand accounts from eye witnesses, newspaper articles, police records, and trial proceedings - Williamson tells the true story of The Great $3,000,000 Train Robbery.
The Great $3,000,000 Train Robbery
Author: G. R. Williamson
Publisher: Indian Head Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This the true story of Willis Newton and his outlaw gang who robbed trains and over seventy banks—more than Jessie James, the Daltons, and all of the rest of the Old West outlaws—combined. Their biggest haul occurred in 1924 when they robbed a train outside of Rondout, Illinois—getting away with $3,000,000. They still hold the record for the biggest train robbery in U.S. history. G.R. Williamson interviewed Willis Newton a few months before the outlaw died in 1979 at age 90, then using transcripts from his interviews, first-hand accounts from eye witnesses, newspaper articles, police records, and trial proceedings - Williamson tells the true story of The Great $3,000,000 Train Robbery.
Publisher: Indian Head Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This the true story of Willis Newton and his outlaw gang who robbed trains and over seventy banks—more than Jessie James, the Daltons, and all of the rest of the Old West outlaws—combined. Their biggest haul occurred in 1924 when they robbed a train outside of Rondout, Illinois—getting away with $3,000,000. They still hold the record for the biggest train robbery in U.S. history. G.R. Williamson interviewed Willis Newton a few months before the outlaw died in 1979 at age 90, then using transcripts from his interviews, first-hand accounts from eye witnesses, newspaper articles, police records, and trial proceedings - Williamson tells the true story of The Great $3,000,000 Train Robbery.
Outlaws
Author: John Townsend
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781410910950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Read and find out about different kinds of outlaws in the Wild West.
Publisher: Heinemann-Raintree Library
ISBN: 9781410910950
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Read and find out about different kinds of outlaws in the Wild West.
The Forum
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 762
Book Description
The Detroit Journal Year-book
Author: Detroit journal
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Detroit (Mich.)
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
The Films of Sean Connery
Author: Lee Pfeiffer
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522234
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
For 40 years, Sean Connery has been among the world's most admired and popular actors. This edition is both an in-depth biography of this international superstar and a complete filmography with 400 photos, rare production stills, movie posters and lobby cards.
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522234
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
For 40 years, Sean Connery has been among the world's most admired and popular actors. This edition is both an in-depth biography of this international superstar and a complete filmography with 400 photos, rare production stills, movie posters and lobby cards.
Dillinger
Author: George Russell Girardin
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253216335
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The inside story of one of America's most notorious criminals
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 9780253216335
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 430
Book Description
The inside story of one of America's most notorious criminals
Encyclopedia of North American Railroads
Author: William D Middleton
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253027993
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1295
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
Publisher: Indiana University Press
ISBN: 0253027993
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 1295
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
The Great Short-stories
Author: William James Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 682
Book Description
The Well-timed Strategy
Author: Peter Navarro
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0131494201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This comprehensive guide explains how to manage not just the business cycle and industry cycles but also today's unprecedented level of macroeconomic turbulence. Navarro shows how to align every facet of business strategy, tactics, and operations to reflect changing business conditions and not get run over.
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall
ISBN: 0131494201
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
This comprehensive guide explains how to manage not just the business cycle and industry cycles but also today's unprecedented level of macroeconomic turbulence. Navarro shows how to align every facet of business strategy, tactics, and operations to reflect changing business conditions and not get run over.
The Great English Short-story Writers
Author: William James Dawson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Short stories
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description