The Cornett-Whitley Gang, 21 - Violence Unleashed in Texas

During the late 1880s, the Cornett-Whitley gang rose on the Texas scene with a daring train robbery at McNeil Station. In the frenzy that followed the robbery, the media castigated both lawmen and government officials, and at times lauded the outlaws. Readers of the Old West and true crime stories will appreciate this sordid tale of outlawry.

About the author

DAVID JOHNSON has received degrees from Pennsylvania State University and Purdue University. He is the author of John Ringo, King of the Cowboys; The Horrell Wars; and The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902, all published by the University of North Texas Press.

Summary

During the late 1880s, the Cornett-Whitley gang rose on the Texas scene with a daring train robbery at McNeil Station. In the frenzy that followed the robbery, the media castigated both lawmen and government officials, and at times lauded the outlaws. Readers of the Old West and true crime stories will appreciate this sordid tale of outlawry.

Product details

• Authors: David Johnson
• Publisher: University Of North Texas Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781574417685
• ISBN: 978-1-57441-768-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 231 mm x 33 mm
• Weight: 544 g
• Series: A.C. Greene Series; A.C. Greene Series; A.C. Greene
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous