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Western Sheriffs and Marshals is a comprehensive book that explores the history of law enforcement in the American West. Written by Thomas Penfield, this book tells the story of the brave men and women who upheld the law in the Wild West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book covers the lives and careers of famous lawmen like Wyatt Earp, Bat Masterson, and Wild Bill Hickok, as well as lesser-known figures who played important roles in maintaining order in frontier towns. It also delves into the challenges these lawmen faced, including gunfights, lynch mobs, and corrupt politicians. Penfield's writing is engaging and informative, providing readers with a vivid picture of what life was like for law enforcement officers in the Old West. The book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and stories that bring the era to life, and it is sure to appeal to anyone with an interest in Western history, law enforcement, or American culture. Overall, Western Sheriffs and Marshals is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about the brave men and women who helped shape the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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)

Pirates burying treasure along the coasts, outlaw gangs hiding their ill-gotten gains, gold mines lost and forgotten . . . there are plenty of stories all across the United States of treasure waiting to be discovered. Penfield's survey of treasure tales is a well-loved classic that will intrigue and amuse, and perhaps spark an interest in the hobby of treasure hunting. There is plenty of material here for the amateur historian or beginning treasure hunter to start with. (Just remember to check your Federal, state, or local laws before you go searching.) This book was published in 1954, but remains a fascinating introduction to this subject.