The Western Peace Officer A Legacy of Law and Order
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Prassel, Frank Richard, 1937-
Published
Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [1972].
Edition
[First edition].
Physical Desc
xii, 330 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm.
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LC Subjects
Law enforcement -- West (U.S.) -- History.
Peace officers -- West (U.S.) -- History.
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True crime literature.

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Published
Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, [1972].
Format
Book
Edition
[First edition].
Language
English

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Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 291-320.
Description
The role of the lawman in the development of the American West. The author examines the legends that surround many of the early western peace officers and concludes that they were no better or worse than the members of the communities that they served. The book describes the activities of a number of law enforcement agencies such as the Texas Rangers, the Pinkertons, and private police forces associated with banks, railroads, and cattlemen's associations. Numerous famous law enforcement figures are discussed, including James Butler Hickok, Wyatt Earp, and Dallas Stoudenmire.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Prassel, F. R. (1972). The Western Peace Officer: A Legacy of Law and Order ([First edition].). University of Oklahoma Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Prassel, Frank Richard, 1937-. 1972. The Western Peace Officer: A Legacy of Law and Order. University of Oklahoma Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Prassel, Frank Richard, 1937-. The Western Peace Officer: A Legacy of Law and Order University of Oklahoma Press, 1972.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Prassel, Frank Richard. The Western Peace Officer: A Legacy of Law and Order [First edition]., University of Oklahoma Press, 1972.

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