| Description |
1 online resource (x, 315 pages, 4 unnumbered leaves of plates) : illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- The Marshalcy in Antebellum New Mexico Territory -- The Wartime Marshalcy -- Marshal John Pratt, 1866-76 -- The Arizona Marshalcy, 1866-76 -- Marshal John E. Sherman, Jr., 1876-82 -- The Arizona Marshalcy, 1876-82 -- The New Mexico Marshalcy, 1882-96 -- The Arizona Marshalcy, 1882-97 -- Marshal Creighton M. Foraker, 1897-1912 --Theodore Roosevelt and the Arizona Marshalcy, 1897-1912 |
| Summary |
First released in 1978 and still the best account of territorial law enforcement, this book presents a thoroughly researched, well-documented, and entertaining history of United States marshals in New Mexico and Arizona during the tumultuous territorial years. Included in the story are notable lawmen such as John Pratt, John E. Sherman, and Creighton M. Foraker and gunfighters like 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 lawmen during the unstable territorial years. -- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-291) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
United States. Marshals Service.
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| SUBJECT |
United States. Marshals Service fast |
| Subject |
Law enforcement -- New Mexico -- History
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Law enforcement -- Arizona -- History
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Political Freedom & Security -- Law Enforcement.
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Law enforcement
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Arizona
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New Mexico
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0585277958 |
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9780585277950 |
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