The Jayhawker (1910) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781167225888 : 1167225880 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Jayhawker is a historical novel written by John Andrew Martin and first published in 1910. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Brainerd, who becomes a jayhawker - a guerrilla fighter who operates in Kansas and Missouri. As the war rages on, Jack finds himself caught up in the violent and chaotic world of the jayhawkers, where loyalties are constantly shifting and danger lurks around every corner. He becomes embroiled in a bitter feud with a rival gang, led by a man named Red Jackson, and must fight to protect himself and those he loves.Along the way, Jack meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Nellie Gray, who becomes his love interest. He also encounters famous figures from the Civil War era, such as William Quantrill and Jesse James.The Jayhawker is a fast-paced and action-packed novel tha