Murder on the Plains

ALSO published later as `Murder on the Frontier'. The six (+) crime stories in this volume cover the time period 1779 to 1909. The locales range from Battleford (Saskatchewan) to Edmonton (Alberta). The accused vary from the legendary Swift Runner to the `gloomy little man' - Gary R. Barrett. The crime is most often murder - sometimes associated with theft, sometimes with jealousy, sometimes with misunderstanding. B/W photos complement the TEXT. Cond : Paper wrapper is grey with black lettering. Cover graphic is of a noose and its shadow. Staples tight, all edges rubbed or lightly chipped. All corners sli. soft. No names, marks, creases, tears nor folds. Heavily soiled !! EXCELLENT reading copy. Quote (p. 27) : " While this examination was going on, the constable returned from the Indian shack with the interesting, and almost damning piece of evidence, to the effect that shortly after the murder had taken place, Jess Williams had arrived at the shack and ordered . ." Size: 8vo.