9781331138143 - narrative of edward mcgowan, including a full account of the author's adventures and perils while persecuted by the san francisco vigilance committee ... resulted in his acquittal (classic reprint) de mcgowan, edward (3 resultados)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a firsthand account of the author's experiences during a tumultuous period in San Francisco's history. The author was caught up in the events surrounding the Vigilance Committee of 1856, a controversial group that took law enforcement into its own hands. The book detai…ls the author's close connection to James King of William, a newspaper editor who was shot and killed by James P. Casey, the man the Vigilance Committee later hanged. The narrative weaves a gripping tale of political intrigue, personal vendetta, and mob justice, highlighting the fragility of the rule of law in a frontier society. The author's account delves into the motivations behind the Vigilance Committee's actions, exposing the hypocrisy and self-interest that fueled the movement, and ultimately, its tragic consequences. This book provides a unique and powerful perspective on a pivotal moment in California history, exploring the dark side of vigilante justice and the human cost of unchecked mob rule. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
