Project Gutenberg 2020-04-27 Public domain in the USA. 203 Ward, William (Author at Arthur Westbrook Co. (Cleveland, Ohio)) Jesse James' Desperate Game; Or, The Robbery of the Ste. Genevieve Bank Produced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Jesse James' Desperate Game; Or, The Robbery of the Ste. Genevieve Bank" by Ward is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. This book centers around the infamous outlaw Jesse James and his band as they navigate a series of daring escapades, including a thrilling rescue and a subsequent bank robbery. The narrative captures the reckless spirit of the Wild West and introduces a cast of characters embroiled in crime and unexpected heroism. At the start of the novel, the setting is established in Monegaw Springs, Missouri, known for its medicinal waters and transient population. The chapter introduces the notorious Jesse James and his companions as they attempt to blend in with the townsfolk, enjoying a moment of calm amid their criminal undertakings. The opening scene escalates when a young girl is thrown from her horse, prompting Jesse and his gang to spring into action, showcasing their remarkable horsemanship as they rescue her just in time. However, the aftermath of this heroic act reveals underlying tensions, as the girl's father offers rewards for their bravery but is met with Jesse's disdain. This sets the tone for a complex tale of rivalry, deception, and the looming threat of detection that will propel the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Western stories James, Jesse, 1847-1882 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 316173 2025-09-24T12:17:10.717034 text/html 299350 2024-10-17T17:46:34 text/html 436896 2025-09-24T12:17:15.686928 application/epub+zip 439757 2025-09-24T12:17:11.479035 application/epub+zip 171304 2025-09-24T12:17:11.072005 application/epub+zip 557686 2025-09-24T12:17:18.940972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 527038 2025-09-24T12:17:15.267988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 259245 2022-09-27T23:39:55.619475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 285529 2025-09-24T12:17:09.847013 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 265455 2024-10-17T17:46:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16557 2025-09-24T12:17:19.068922 application/rdf+xml 27230 2025-09-24T12:17:11.171969 image/jpeg 4045 2025-09-24T12:17:11.124997 image/jpeg 447567 2025-09-24T12:17:10.752985 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog