{"product_id":"outlaw-tales-of-nebraska-paperback","title":"Outlaw Tales of Nebraska - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eT. D. Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA refreshing new perspective on some of the most infamous reprobates of the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet the most Notorious Nebraskans Who Ever LivedFrom America's first serial killer to an Omaha chief who had a deadly means of dealing with enemies, the Cornhusker State has been populated by characters larger than life and as dangerous as death. Take Sam Bass, the notorious outlaw who gained near-legendary status after his violent death, with cowboy ballads, frontier celebrations, and shoot-outs. Or James \"Doc\" Middleton Riley, who earned an unsavory reputation and unbridled admiration for the number of horses he stole in two years. That's not to mention Frank \"The Omaha Sniper\" Carter, thought at times to be manic or a drug-crazed addict--but who simply sought the spotlight.All this and more is yours for the reading in Outlaw Tales of Nebraska, which introduces twelve of the most dramatic events, and the most daring and despicable desperados, in the history of the Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTom Griffith\u003c\/b\u003e attended the University of London before he was graduated from the University of Wisconsin. He worked as a reporter, photographer and managing editor of award-winning newspapers in Arizona, Montana and South Dakota before serving as director of communications for the Mount Rushmore Preservation Fund, a nationwide campaign that raised $25 million to preserve and improve the mountain memorial. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to writing articles for dozens of newspapers and magazines, Tom is the author of five books, including \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Shrine of Democracy, \u003c\/i\u003ewith a foreword by Ronald Reagan; \u003ci\u003eSouth Dakota\u003c\/i\u003e, a comprehensive guide to the state published and distributed worldwide by Random House; and \u003ci\u003eGreeno: A Winning Tradition, \u003c\/i\u003ewith a foreword by NBC's Tom Brokaw. Griffith's travel writing, news articles and features have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Wisconsin State Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Billings Gazette\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBismarck Tribune\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Zealand Herald\u003c\/i\u003e, among others, as well as a host of periodicals, including \u003ci\u003eAAA Living, Historic Traveler, Midwest Living, Home \u0026amp; Away, Country Inns, Hadassah\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWestern Horseman\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHe has been a contributing writer to Random House for more than a decade, co-authoring three dozen volumes, including \u003ci\u003eFodor's USA, Healthy Escapes, Great American Vacations, The Old West, The Lewis \u0026amp; Clark Trail\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eNational Parks of the West\u003c\/i\u003e. Tom and his wife, Nyla, who have visited forty countries together, make their home in the Black Hills of South Dakota where they operate an advertising, marketing and public relations firm with clients nationwide. In their spare time, they enjoy trout fishing, motorcycling and travel.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 8.98 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 03, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47468162777341,"sku":"9780762758784","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/Uz0f93m6449780762758784.webp?v=1777285641","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/outlaw-tales-of-nebraska-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}