The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid / A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of Desperadoes

The narrative recounts a violent attempt to rob a Minnesota bank by a band of disguised, well-traveled outlaws, detailing their movements through towns, suspicious behavior, and the resulting shootout that killed the bank cashier and a bystander while two of the raiders were slain. It follows the ensuing manhunt and capture of several participants and offers biographical sketches of victims, captors, and members of the Younger and James gangs. The account combines eyewitness descriptions, local reports, and commentary on the outlaws' manners, disguises, and alleged plotting. The tone is chronological and documentary, emphasizing sequence and identification over dramatic interpretation.