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Jesse James

Season 18 Episode 7 | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal.

A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself.

01/30/2012 | Expired 01/31/2015 | Rating NR

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Jesse James

Season 18 Episode 7 | 56m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

A product of the American Civil War, James was less heroic than brutal; America's own Robin Hood who robbed not only the rich, but the poor and defenseless as well, always saving the treasure for himself.

01/30/2012 | Expired 01/31/2015 | Rating NR

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