A Rogue's Paradise: Crime and Punishment in Antebellum Florida, 1821-1861

by James M. Denham

Book Overview

A revealing portrait of law-breaking and law enforcement on the Florida frontier

The pervasive influence of the frontier is fundamental to an understanding of antebellum Florida. James M. Denham traces the growth and social development of this sparsely settled region through its experience with crime and punishment. He examines such issues as Florida's criminal code, its judicial and law enforcement officers, the accommodation...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817308474
• ISBN13: 9780817308476
• Release Date: April 1997
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.5" x 9.6"