| Showdown!: Lionhearted Lawmen of Old California Contributor(s): Secrest, William B. (Author) |
|
 |
ISBN: 1884995659 ISBN-13: 9781884995651 Publisher: Craven Street Books OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - History | United States - 19th Century - Biography & Autobiography | Law Enforcement |
| Dewey: 979.404 |
| Physical Information: 0.87" H x 5.98" W x 8.98" (0.85 lbs) 307 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Geographic Orientation - California |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Punctuated by gunshots and hoof beats, this engaging collection presents six biographies of hardened lawmen in Old California. Illustrating the dangerous lives of these brave enforcers, this historical study documents how Sheriff Hiram Rapelje rose to the heights and fell to the depths of his profession, while Detective Emil Harris earned a statewide reputation. From William J. Howard's role in tracking down the infamous bandit, Joaquin Murrieta, to those who were killed gun fighting in the line of duty, this vivid depiction sheds a fascinating light on a number of colorful personalities within a forgotten era. |