Legend
The legend of Jesse James lives on through the wild ways of the West. His title as the most notorious Western criminal is remembered throughout history, up to these modern days.
He is not only remembered as a infamous outlaw, but also as a hero:
A portrait of Jesse James
- Some see him as a Robin Hood of the West, though truthfully he was likely not similar to the fictional character
- He is mainly remembered as the last rebel of the Civil War, a hero to the South because he kept fighting the Union even when the Confederacy surrendered
Jesse James is a legend living on throughout the years because his spirit embodies the strength and resilience of independent America.
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