Celebrated Criminal Cases of America
San Francisco: James H. Barry Company, 1910. First Edition. E. A. Brinninstool's (noted cowboy poet) presonal copy, with his signature. Tipped in manuscript note from the author's wife to Brinninstool regarding his request for a copy of the book. Large 8vo. xii, 657 pp. Numerous photographic portraits of criminals and detectives. Green cloth with lettering to spine. Light, general wear; offsetting from news clipping at pg. 212; else a near fine copy. Item #22454
A collection of 110 cases beginning in 1830, with special emphasis on San Francisco and the Pacific Coast written by Thomas Duke, San Francisco Police Captain. Includes brief history of the San Francisco Police Department from the date of its organization; an accurate history of the Vigilance Committee; the Kearney riots; the life of Chief Justice Terry, including the famous duel in which he killed United States Senator Broderick and his tragic death while assaulting Justice Field of the United States Supreme Court; also a synopsi of the police and municipal history of the great earthquake and fire. Cases include Charles Quantrill, Jesse James, Jim Younger, Frank James, John Younger, Cole & Bob Younger. (Six-Guns #645).
Price: $600.00