United States Marshals of New Mexico and Arizona Territories, 1846-1912
by Ball, Larry D.
Published by : University of N.M. (Albuquerque, NM) Physical details: ix, 315 p. ISBN:0826304532; 9780826304537.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| sw 300 - 399 | 363.2 Bal (Browse shelf) | Available | 47629 |
This classic history of frontier violence and law enforcement presents a thoroughly researched, well-documented, and entertaining account of the United States marshals in tumultuous territorial New Mexico and Arizona. Included in the story are notable lawmen such as john Pratt, John E Sherman and Creighton M Foraker and legendary gunfighters such as Billy the Kid, 'Doc' Holliday, and the Earp Brothers. With detailed accounts of many other lesser-known lawmen and criminals, Ball gives a well-rounded history of the mundane as well as the spectacular incidents in the lives of these federal lawmen. Publisher marketing
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