02575cam a22003853u 4500 70645 UtSlPG 20260610134631.0 m cr n 260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Cunningham, Eugene, 1896-1957 Sam Bass Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the May, 1926 issue of Frontier magazine. Release date is 2023-04-26 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "Sam Bass" by Eugene Cunningham is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book centers on the life of Sam Bass, a notorious outlaw of the American West in the late 19th century, capturing his transformation from a likable cowboy into a legendary figure associated with train robberies. It paints a vivid picture of the social and economic environment of Texas during Bass's time, examining his relationships, his outlaw exploits, and the pursuit by law enforcement that ultimately led to his downfall. The narrative follows Sam Bass as he gains a reputation among cowboys and becomes the leader of a gang that orchestrates several train robberies. Drawn to the allure of wealth and fame, Bass and his gang evade law enforcement for a time, displaying both cunning and bravado. However, the story takes a tragic turn as betrayals and police pursuits intensify, culminating in a fateful encounter in Round Rock. Bass's mortality is brought to a haunting end following a gunfight with Rangers, highlighting themes of loyalty, treachery, and the harsh realities of outlaw life. Ultimately, the book immortalizes Sam Bass as a symbol of rebellion and the romanticized notion of the cowboy era in American folklore. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 Short stories Western stories Outlaws -- Fiction Bass, Sam, 1851-1878 -- Fiction Allison, W. M. (William Merle), 1880-1964 Produced from the May, 1926 issue of Frontier magazine. https://archive.org/details/The_Frontier_v04n02_1926-05.Doubleday_Page_Co._Darwination-DPP_ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70645 111371 111371