Claudine Burnett has now written another book sure to be savored by
those interested in Southern California history. Concentrating on a
span of years covering the 1880's to 1920, Ms. Burnett has
uncovered fascinating true stories of death and murder. Read about:
- The bandit Sylvestro Morales who robbed and murdered his way
through the Southland in 1889 and his capture at the Rancho Los
Alamitos. - Violence and death amoung the Basque and Mexican
sheepherders and sugar beet workers of Southern California. - Long
Beach City Trustees hung in effigy and how their attempt to get rid
of a local saloon in 1896 brought about the death of the city. -
How the murder of a Long Beach policeman in 1912 led to additional
tragedy and sorrow but also brought about the adoption of modern
criminal investigation. - The kidnapping and torture of a Long Beah
youth in 1916 by notorious, insane murderer Harry Thaw, whose
killing of famed archtiect Stanford White made headlines around the
world. Learn the origin of: - The towns of Long Beach and Los
Alamitos - The Pacific Electric "Red Car" and jitney transport
systems. - The Long Beach Municipal Band and Long Beach Police
Department. Meet: - Lew-is the Light who believed he had a special
delivery service to God. - "Whistling" Davis who refused to bury
his dead daughter. - Cantankerous "Old Man" Ranous, killed and
buried in a pile of manure. - W.L. Jennings, killed by a cat. - The
spirits of murder victims who refused to rest. - Pete Labourdette,
a notorious Los Alamitos saloon keeper, and the murders he worked
to cover up. These are but a few examples from a book you won't
want to put down until the very end.
General
| Imprint: |
Authorhouse
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2009 |
| First published: |
April 2009 |
| Authors: |
Claudine Burnett
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
176 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4389-4044-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-4389-4044-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781438940441 |
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