{"product_id":"famous-crimes-of-minnesota-true-stories-of-robberies-murders-kidnappings-paperback","title":"Famous Crimes of Minnesota: True Stories of Robberies, Murders \u0026 Kidnappings - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Burgan\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRead the fascinating accounts of 40 sensational crimes that occurred in Minnesota between 1859 and modern times.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bank robbery gone wrong, a murder for hire, the kidnappings of two beer barons--sometimes the truth is stranger, more shocking, and more compelling than any fictional story. When it comes to the history of crime in Minnesota, this is certainly the case. Learn about the most infamous true crimes in the history of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, dating back to 1859. This updated edition of \u003ci\u003eFamous Crimes of Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles 40 cases that range from robbery and kidnapping to murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by renowned historian and biographer Michael Burgan, the book examines history's unlawful acts that rocked Minnesota and often grabbed headlines across the country. \u003ci\u003eFamous Crimes of Minnesota\u003c\/i\u003e presents startling details about outlaws, gangsters, and thugs, along with the everyday heroes who stopped them. Photographs and sidebars supplement the accounts of these shocking events.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of the true crime genre and history buffs will appreciate this thorough collection. Michael's ability to present the facts of each case with flair and his knack for storytelling make it a gripping read. You'll want to keep this book on the coffee table at home and at the cabin; it's sure to elicit plenty of conversation. These are real crimes, real people, and it all happened in Minnesota!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBook Features: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 crimes from throughout the state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStartling details about outlaws, gangsters, and heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInfamous lawbreakers like Bonnie \u0026amp; Clyde, the James-Younger gang, and John Dillinger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eCrimes dating as far back as 1859\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003ePhotographs and sidebars to supplement each account\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Burgan\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer who specializes in books for children and young adults, both fiction and nonfiction. He also has written articles and blog posts that have appeared in newspapers, university publications, and on the Bloomberg website. Michael is a produced playwright and the editor of \u003ci\u003eThe Biographer's Craft, \u003c\/i\u003e the newsletter for the Biographers International Organization. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 03, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51895667392800,"sku":"9781647555795","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9U9hQYCnTG9781647555795.webp?v=1782037233","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/famous-crimes-of-minnesota-true-stories-of-robberies-murders-kidnappings-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}