Description: 1924First EditionThe 25th ManAuthor: Ed MorrellSigned: Inscribed to "Hon. Frederick Donnelly"Frederick William Donnelly (October 14, 1866 – September 25, 1935) was an American Democratic politician who served as Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey, from 1911 until 1932.Good condition (see photos)pp. 390Dimensions: 8 1/4" x 5 1/2" x 1 1/4"The 25th Man: The Strange Story of Ed. Morrell, the Hero of Jack London's Star Rover" by Ed Morrell, published in 1924, is a memoir detailing Morrell's life as a convict and his harrowing experiences in prison. Morrell was a member of the Evans-Sontag gang, which robbed the Southern Pacific Railroad in California's San Joaquin Valley in the 1890s2. After being captured and sentenced to life imprisonment, he endured severe physical abuse and solitary confinement. His memoir recounts the brutal treatment he faced and his eventual pardon in 1908, thanks in part to the advocacy of author Jack London. Morrell's story is a powerful testament to his resilience and a critique of the prison system of his time.
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Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Inscribed
Author: Ed Morrell
Publisher: New Era Publishing Co.
Topic: Nonfiction
Subject: Biography & Autobiography
Character Family: Ed Morrell
Original/Facsimile: Original
