Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616462994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The dramatic stories of the men whose guns brought law to the Old West . . . "A sizeable round-up of biographical sketches of famous sheriffs, United States marshals and town marshals who made their marks in western history comes from an enthusiastic student who has covered his subject with a good sense of the drama involved. Included among the 21 entries are the ones who need no introduction-Wyatt Earp, Hickok, Pat Garret who slew Billy the Kid-as well as lesser knowns like Tom Smith who went in to tame Abilene where all others had failed and the notorious Henry Plummer who roused Nevadans to oust him from an office he used for personal gain. Good introductions orient readers as to Western history and life and the duties of the men who had to keep the peace." (Kirkus Reviews)
Western Sheriffs and Marshals (Reprint Edition)
Western Sheriffs and Marshals
Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258104528
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258104528
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Old West Lawmen
Author: Legends of America
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885464415
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Old West was often a lawless place, where outlaws frequently reigned supreme. Many of the wild and rowdy places were initially populated by men and often attracted seedier elements of society to their many saloons, dance halls, gambling parlors and brothels. However, as thousands of pioneers pushed their way westward in search of land and better lives, they demanded law and order. Marshals and sheriffs were in high demand in some of the most lawless settlements, as well as the numerous mining camps that dotted the west. Though the vast majority of these Old West lawmen were honorable and heroic figures, ironically, many of them rode both sides of the fence and were known as outlaws as well. Old West Lawmen includes a collection of stories about 57 lawmen with over 70 vintage photographs plus articles on organizations like the Texas Rangers, U.S. Marshals, and Pinkerton Detective Agency.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781885464415
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Old West was often a lawless place, where outlaws frequently reigned supreme. Many of the wild and rowdy places were initially populated by men and often attracted seedier elements of society to their many saloons, dance halls, gambling parlors and brothels. However, as thousands of pioneers pushed their way westward in search of land and better lives, they demanded law and order. Marshals and sheriffs were in high demand in some of the most lawless settlements, as well as the numerous mining camps that dotted the west. Though the vast majority of these Old West lawmen were honorable and heroic figures, ironically, many of them rode both sides of the fence and were known as outlaws as well. Old West Lawmen includes a collection of stories about 57 lawmen with over 70 vintage photographs plus articles on organizations like the Texas Rangers, U.S. Marshals, and Pinkerton Detective Agency.
Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws
Author: William MacLeod Raine
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616085428
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a classic for everyone interested in history and what is was like in the Old West. Get swept back to a time when sheriffs did their best to keep order in a lawless land. Read about the likes of Tom Horn, the "Apache Kid", "Bucky" O'Neill, Tom Nickson, and many more!
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616085428
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
Famous Sheriffs and Western Outlaws is a classic for everyone interested in history and what is was like in the Old West. Get swept back to a time when sheriffs did their best to keep order in a lawless land. Read about the likes of Tom Horn, the "Apache Kid", "Bucky" O'Neill, Tom Nickson, and many more!
Western Lawmen
Author: Jim Fulbright
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966403985
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The documented years/dates of service for U. S. Marshals and Deputies in 23 Western States
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780966403985
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The documented years/dates of service for U. S. Marshals and Deputies in 23 Western States
Western Sheriffs and Marshalls
Author: Thomas Penfield
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780598675996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780598675996
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Calling the Brands
Author: Monty McCord
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493030884
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Calling the Brands tells the story of the, "range detectives," "stock detectives," and "inspectors," who usually worked completely alone, courageously capturing or killing livestock rustlers in order to assure the survivability of the ranchers. The detectives and inspectors had to be proficient in "calling the brands," which meant being able to read a brand and identify its owner. While most western lawmen's titles and many of them are familiar, less well known are the various titles and names of those who protected the cattle industry from being carted away lock, stock and barrel by the unscrupulous and who helped shaped the West as we know it.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493030884
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Calling the Brands tells the story of the, "range detectives," "stock detectives," and "inspectors," who usually worked completely alone, courageously capturing or killing livestock rustlers in order to assure the survivability of the ranchers. The detectives and inspectors had to be proficient in "calling the brands," which meant being able to read a brand and identify its owner. While most western lawmen's titles and many of them are familiar, less well known are the various titles and names of those who protected the cattle industry from being carted away lock, stock and barrel by the unscrupulous and who helped shaped the West as we know it.
Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson
Author: Bill Markley
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493035681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Which lawman did the most to tame the frontier, Bat Masterson or Wyatt Earp? Neither of them was a saint. At times their actions were not in compliance with the law, and they only served as peace officers for limited portions of their lives. What sets them apart from the thousands of sheriffs and marshals who served on America’s frontier? Did they make more arrests than others? Did they kill large numbers of men? Did they lead adventurous lives? Was it their character? Was there just the right ring to their names that led people to remember them? Did they get the right publicity at the right time? Did they just outlive all the others? Or was it a combination of these factors? This joint biography reveals the intersection of their legacies and attempts to answer the questions about their place in the story of the West. .
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493035681
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Which lawman did the most to tame the frontier, Bat Masterson or Wyatt Earp? Neither of them was a saint. At times their actions were not in compliance with the law, and they only served as peace officers for limited portions of their lives. What sets them apart from the thousands of sheriffs and marshals who served on America’s frontier? Did they make more arrests than others? Did they kill large numbers of men? Did they lead adventurous lives? Was it their character? Was there just the right ring to their names that led people to remember them? Did they get the right publicity at the right time? Did they just outlive all the others? Or was it a combination of these factors? This joint biography reveals the intersection of their legacies and attempts to answer the questions about their place in the story of the West. .
The United States Marshals of New Mexico and Arizona Territories, 1846-1912
Author: Larry D. Ball
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826306173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The pathbreaking classic on law enforcement on the frontier of the American West.
Publisher: UNM Press
ISBN: 9780826306173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
The pathbreaking classic on law enforcement on the frontier of the American West.
Iron Marshal
Author: Lauran Paine
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781683240525
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"Two short western novels that balance action and character as lawmen do their best to uphold the law in their communities"--
Publisher: Center Point
ISBN: 9781683240525
Category : Large type books
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"Two short western novels that balance action and character as lawmen do their best to uphold the law in their communities"--