"The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado" by Emerson Hough is a historical exploration of the American outlaw and the wild conditions of the American West that spawned them. Hough's narrative examines the themes of lawlessness and social justice in frontier towns while exploring the lives and motivations of infamous outlaws. Rather than glorifying their actions, the author views them through a historical framework. The story explores the psychological makeup that leads someone to embrace the outlaw lifestyle and examines the failings in society that allowed the behavior to spread. The early parts of the book signal a deeper look at the outlaw types and a wider study of the impact they had on how American law was developed and applied.
The Story of the Outlaw: A Study of the Western Desperado
By Emerson Hough
Journey into the Old West to understand the complex lives of those who lived outside the law and the society that often pushed them there.
Summary
About the AuthorEmerson Hough was an American writer best known for writing western stories and historical novels. His early works included Singing Mouse Stories and Story of the Cowboy. He was well known for his 1902 historical novel The Mississippi Bubble. Many of his works have been adapted into films and serial films.
Emerson Hough was an American writer best known for writing western stories and historical novels. His early works included Singing Mouse Stories and Story of the Cowboy. He was well known for his 1902 historical novel The Mississippi Bubble. Many of his works have been adapted into films and serial films.
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