Publisher's Synopsis
The Outlaw Years is a historical book written by Robert M. Coates that explores the fascinating and violent world of the land pirates who roamed the Natchez Trace in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The Natchez Trace was a 500-mile trail that connected Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, and was used by pioneers, traders, and travelers. However, it was also a haven for outlaws who preyed on the unsuspecting travelers, robbing and killing them for their goods and money.Coates delves into the lives of notorious outlaws such as John Murrell, Samuel Mason, and the Harpe Brothers, who terrorized the Natchez Trace for years. He also examines the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of these land pirates, including the lack of law enforcement, the growth of the slave trade, and the expansion of the frontier.The book is a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Natchez Trace and the outlaws who made it their home. Coates uses primary sources such as court records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts to paint a vivid picture of the lawlessness and violence that characterized this period in American history. The Outlaw Years is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier and the lives of the men and women who lived on its edges.1930. Robert Coates studies the outlaws who preyed on traffic along the Natchez Trace from Natchez all the way to New Orleans from about 1880 to 1885. Among other violent and lawless acts, they planned to build an empire using the labor of stolen slaves. They stole and pillaged to the extent that this period is sometimes referred to as the outlaw years, as bands of land pirates roamed the country in search of riches.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.
