Throughout american history you will find larger than life brigands in every period and every region often because we hunger for simple justice we romanticize them to the point of being unable to separate fact from this book explores in depth the origins development and prospects of outlawry and of the relationship of outlaws to the social . The great american outlaw a legacy of fact and fiction user review kirkus an engaging and anecdotal exploration by prassel criminal justice univ of arkansas the western peace officer 1992 not reviewed of the background history legends social contexts and read full review. The great american outlaw is as much an excellent survey on the phenomenon as it is a brilliant exposition of the larger than life figures who created it above all it is a tribute to that aspect of humanity that americans admire most and that prassel describes as a willingness to fight however hopelessly against exhibitions of privilege. The great american outlaw a legacy of fact and fiction prassel frank richard 9780806125343 books amazonca. The great american outlaw a legacy of fact and fiction prassel frank richard on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers the great american outlaw a legacy of fact and fiction