Jesse James (September 5, 1847 April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, gang leader, bank robber, train robber, and murderer from the state of Missouri and the most famous member of the James-Younger Gang. Already a celebrity when he was alive, he became a legendary figure of the Wild West after his death. His exploits inspired the imagination of America, including a whole series of dime novels dedicated to his adventures. This tale was originally published in 1901 and written by W.B. Lawson. Jesse James, the Outlaw is a dramatic retelling of the myth the legend and story of Jesse James. This is a great wild west tale and exciting historical adventure from the age of the wild west and the dime novel.