C. D. Rishel's gripping biography of David Lewis reads like a dime novel brought to life—a tale of crime, charisma, and lawlessness in early 19th-century America. Known as the "Robin Hood of Pennsylvania," Lewis was both feared and admired as a master counterfeiter, highwayman, and jailbreaker whose exploits captured the public imagination across the Cumberland Valley and beyond. Drawing on local lore, newspaper accounts, court records, and eyewitness testimony, Rishel reconstructs a life of defiance and daring—from Lewis's humble beginnings to his transformation into a notorious outlaw. The book delves into his gang's operations, clever disguises, repeated escapes from jail, and eventual downfall, all set against the backdrop of a restless and often lawless American frontier. Yet beyond the legend, Rishel also explores the social conditions that allowed such figures to rise: economic hardship, weak law enforcement, and a fascination with criminal celebrity. Combining historical rigor with storytelling energy, this account offers readers both a valuable primary source on early American crime and a compelling human drama. For fans of true crime, frontier history, or folklore, Lewis's tale remains an enduring part of the nation's outlaw mythology.