Six Gun Sound: The Early History of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Description: Six Gun Sound by Sven Crongeyer Provides an account of the struggle to bring law and order to the city of Los Angeles. This book chronicles the chaotic early days of Los Angeles. It draws comparisons between the uproar of the early days, the racial tensions that erupted during the Watts riots, and more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This account of the struggle to bring law and order to a city rich with gold rush money, at odds with Mexican bandits, and teeming with forty-niners and confederate sympathizers chronicles the chaotic early days of Los Angeles, which boasted the highest homicide rate in America by 1850. From profiles of the frontier-style lawmen hired to stop the initial mayhem to an analysis of the citys modern sheriffs office - the largest in America - this book draws comparisons between the uproar of the early days, the racial tensions that erupted during the Watts riots, and the safety issues that preoccupy the police force today. Author Biography Sven Crongeyer is a 17-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department and the author of many articles for law enforcement publications. He lives in Northridge, California. Table of Contents From Indian Village to Statehood: The Background of Law Enforcement in Los Angeles; A Deadly Beginning: Early Sheriffs Lose Their Lives Fighting Crime in the Frontier Town; Taming Los Angeles: Turning the Tide Against Crime; The Last of the Great California Outlaws; Frontier Style Law Enforcement Fades: The Sheriffs Office Moves Toward the 20th Century; 1850-1900: Analysing Murder Statistics and Reflecting on Racial Conflict in Los Angeles; Index. Review ""The chief virtue of this book is Crongeyers bringing together the work of the first 20 sheriffs."" --""Los Angeles County Historical Society"" Review Quote "The chief virtue of this book is Crongeyers bringing together the work of the first 20 sheriffs." Details ISBN1933502002 Author Sven Crongeyer Short Title 6 GUN SOUND Pages 250 Language English ISBN-10 1933502002 ISBN-13 9781933502007 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Subtitle The Early History of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department DOI 10.1604/9781933502007 UK Release Date 2006-05-01 Imprint Linden Publishing Co Inc Place of Publication Fresno Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2006-05-01 NZ Release Date 2006-05-01 US Release Date 2006-05-01 Publisher Linden Publishing Co Inc Publication Date 2006-05-01 DEWEY 363.28209794 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3164227;

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