9781334103704 - Reminiscences of a Ranger, or Early Times in Southern California (Classic Reprint) de Bell, Horace (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book of reminiscences offers a glimpse into the colorful history of Los Angeles during the first decade following California's conquest. The author, a young man arriving in the city in 1852, vividly portrays the era's rampant lawlessness and vigilantism. Notorious desperadoes like Crooked Nose Smith and Cherokee Bob roamed the streets, while corrupt officials and a dysfunctional court system failed to maintain order. The author provides an insider's account of the city's transformation from a lawless frontier town to a more civilized society. This book offers valuable insights into the region's past and the challenges it faced during its transition from Mexican to American 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.