Showdown!: Lionhearted Lawmen of Old California

by William B. Secrest

Book Overview

Punctuated by gunshots and hoof beats, this engaging collection presents six biographies of hardened lawmen in Old California. Illustrating the dangerous lives of these brave enforcers, this historical study documents how Sheriff Hiram Rapelje rose to the heights and fell to the depths of his profession, while Detective Emil Harris earned a statewide reputation. From William J. Howard's role in tracking down the infamous bandit, Joaquin Murrieta,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1884995659
• ISBN13: 9781884995651
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Craven Street Books
• Length: 307 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"