American Frontier Lawmen 1850-1930

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title American Frontier Lawmen 1850-1930
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charles M. Robinson III
Illustrated by Richard Hook
SeriesElite
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:72
Dimensions(mm): Height 248,Width 184
ISBN/Barcode 9781841765754
ClassificationsDewey:973
Audience
General
Illustrations 43 b/w; 7 col

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Publication Date 13 September 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

In the 1840s, gold had officially been discovered in California, and many men made their way out West in search of riches. The early mining camps were dangerous places full of violence and crime. Law and order was needed, and the Vigilante Committee became the first organized deliverer of justice in these turbulent new towns. As more and more people headed out West, and many new towns sprang up, a more official system of law was needed. From the days of the California Gold Rush to the killing of Bill Tilghman, the last of the traditional frontier lawmen, this book discusses the men that shaped law and order in the 'Wild, Wild West'.

Author Biography

Charles M Robinson III is a history instructor at South Texas Community College and the author of twelve books. His book, 'Bad Hand: A Biography of General Ranald S Mackenzie', won the Texas State Historical Commission's prestigious T. R. Fehrenback Award and was honored by a resolution from the Texas House of Representatives. He is a member of a number of historical associations, and he lives in San Benito, Texas. Richard Hook was born in 1938 and trained at Reigate College of Art. After national service with 1st Bn, Queen's Royal Regiment, he became art editor of the much-praised magazine Finding Out during the 1960s. He has worked as a freelance illustrator ever since, earning an international reputation particularly for his deep knowledge of Native American material culture; and has illustrated more than 50 Osprey titles. Richard is married and lives in Sussex.