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 This book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the vigilante justice prevalent in 19th-century America.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.
Sprache Englisch ● Format EPUB ● Seiten 125 ● ISBN 4064066092993 ● Dateigröße 0.7 MB ● Verlag Good Press ● Ort Prague ● Land CZ ● Erscheinungsjahr 2020 ● herunterladbar 24 Monate ● Währung EUR ● ID 7503392 ● Kopierschutz Soziales DRM