The Mysterious Life and Faked Death of Jesse James
Based on Family Records, Forensic Evidence, and His Personal Journals
$24.75
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
8 July 2020
Summary
A deep investigation into historical documents that prove the notorious outlaw Jesse James faked his own death.
- Presents the legend of Jesse James and counters it with the real story, based on family records.
- Provides photographic evidence, a journal of Jesse James’s, and historical records that prove James faked his death, verified by experts and civic authorities.
- Debunks the 1995 DNA test results of James’s supposed remains.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781620559666 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1620559668 |
| Author: | Daniel J. Duke, Teresa F. Duke |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Destiny Books,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 8 July 2020 |
| Weight: | 345g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 152mm x 229mm |
Critics Review
“Public fascination with enigmatic and mythical figures from history is often skewed by bias or myth; sometimes the truth is unpleasant and the lies are far more comfortable. Within The Mysterious Life and Faked Death of Jesse James, Daniel and Teresa Duke, the great-great-grandchildren of the famed outlaw, finally put to rest many of the myths and misconceptions. The book is a testimony to the tireless research of their mother, Betty Dorsett Duke, to find out the truth about her ancestor, which was sadly cut short by her untimely death. Daniel and Teresa have continued her legacy, and it is one that she–and Jesse–would no doubt be proud of.” * Philippa Faulks, coauthor of The Masonic Magician *
“Drawing on more than 20 years of research, Daniel and Teresa Duke expound upon the family lore, Jesse’s diaries, and legal documents to disprove the misconception that their great-great-grandfather died in 1882 and instead reveal that he lived for another 40 years in Texas under a different name, remaining unapologetic about his outlaw days. They give us the details of Jesse’s ‘lost years’ and what about Jesse remains elusive to modern science.” * Mark Eddy, cohost of Night-Light *
Daniel J. Duke
Daniel J. Duke grew up surrounded by stories of lost outlaw treasures and his famous great-great-grandfather, Jesse James. For more than two decades, he has researched historical records to solve the mysteries surrounding his family’s past. He lives in Texas.
Teresa F. Duke has spent more than 20 years investigating the truth about Jesse James, her great-great-grandfather, including handwriting analysis, genealogical history, and assisting her mother compile materials for three books on Jesse James. She lives in Texas.
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