A Sketch of the Causes, Operations and Results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856 (eBook)

Unveiling the Vigilante Justice of 1856 San Francisco

Stephen Palfrey Webb (Autor)

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2020
125 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406609299-3 (EAN)

Infos

Stephen Palfrey Webb's 'A Sketch of the Causes, Operations and Results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856' offers a detailed examination of the Vigilance Committee formed during a tumultuous period in San Francisco's history. Webb's writing style is both analytical and descriptive, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of the committee's activities and their impact on the city. This book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the vigilante justice prevalent in 19th-century America. Webb's meticulous research and narrative skills make this work a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of law enforcement and social order in frontier communities. The author's first-hand knowledge and access to primary sources give the book an authoritative perspective on the subject. I highly recommend 'A Sketch of the Causes, Operations and Results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee of 1856' to readers seeking a deeper understanding of vigilante movements and their role in shaping American society.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.3.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: 1856 • American Frontier • california history • historical justice • political unrest • San Francisco Vigilance Committee • Stephen Palfrey Webb • Vigilante Justice • vigilantism • Wild West