| Author |
Cunningham, Eugene, 1896-1957 |
| Illustrator |
Allison, W. M. (William Merle), 1880-1964 |
| Title |
Sam Bass
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| Original Publication |
Garden City, NY: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Outlaws -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bass, Sam, 1851-1878 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70645 |
| Release Date |
Apr 26, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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