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Violence dictated the daily rhythms of Cole Younger's life. During the Civil War he was selected to join Quantrill's Raiders because he owned his own revolver. His participation in the brutal 1863 raid on Lawrence, Kansas, drove him and other guerrillas into hiding as Union troops sought to punish the perpetrators of atrocities including the murder of women and children. Younger met up with Jesse James in 1866. The James and Younger families cooperated in a series of bank and train robberies over the next decade that led to a feeling of invincibility. That feeling came to an end in Northfield, Minnesota, when local citizens killed two of the gang and wounded most of the others. Cole and his younger brothers were captured, tried, and sentenced to life in the Minnesota State Penitentiary. But even a life sentence could not keep Younger in prison. Despite a career that included thirty wounds, battles with Pinkerton detectives and Yankees, an affair with outlaw Belle Starr, and a near-fatal confrontation with Jesse James, Cole Younger survived to become a living legend in his home state of Missouri. He died peacefully, a free man.

""Trigger Marshal: The Story of Chris Madsen"" by Homer Croy is a biographical account of the life of Chris Madsen, a legendary lawman of the American Old West. The book chronicles Madsen's early life as a Danish immigrant, his time in the military, and his eventual career as a lawman in the Oklahoma Territory. Madsen was known for his bravery, cunning, and quick draw, earning him the nickname ""Trigger Marshal."" He was involved in many famous shootouts, including the gunfight at Ingalls, and was instrumental in bringing notorious outlaws such as the Dalton Gang and Bill Doolin to justice. The book also delves into Madsen's personal life, including his marriage to a Native American woman and his struggles with alcoholism. Despite his flaws, Madsen remained a respected and admired figure in the law enforcement community until his death in 1944. Overall, ""Trigger Marshal"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a true Western hero and the turbulent times in which he lived.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.