The United States Marshals of New Mexico and Arizona Territories, 1846-1912 - Softcover

Ball, Larry D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0826306179 ISBN 13: 9780826306173

Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, 1982

Synopsis

First released in 1978 and still the best account of territorial law enforcement, this book presents a thoroughly researched, well-documented, and entertaining history of United States marshals in New Mexico and Arizona during the tumultuous territorial years. Included in the story are notable lawmen such as John Pratt, John E. Sherman, and Creighton M. Foraker and gunfighters like Billy the Kid, "Doc" Holliday, and the Earp Brothers. With detailed accounts of many other lesser-known lawmen and criminals, Ball gives a well-rounded history of the mundane as well as the spectacular incidents in the lives of these lawmen during the unstable territorial years.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

The pathbreaking classic on law enforcement on the frontier of the American West.

About the Author:

Larry D. Ball is professor emeritus of history at Arkansas State University. He is the author of a number of books on the American West.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
• Publication date: 1982
• ISBN 10: 0826306179
• ISBN 13: 9780826306173
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 325