Murder and Mayhem - 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California 1849-1949 (Paperback)

Relive some of the most notorious and long-forgotten historical crime stories of early California, from the Gold Rush to the mid-twentieth century. Told through shocking newspaper headlines of the time, these 52 stories include the exploits and dastardly deeds of infamous bandits, Joaquin Murrieta, Juan Flores, and Tiburcio Vasquez. Experience the poetic adventures of the most famous stagecoach robber, Black Bart, the murderous rampages of fiends, such as John Anschlag, Mose Gibson, Leon Soeder, Theodore Durrant, and the infamous Black Widow, Louise Peete. Also discussed are a treasure trove of unsolved murders including the notorious Black Dahlia slaying, the killing of mobster Bugsy Siegel, and the San Diego Slayer case. These true tales come to life with dozens of rare photographs. Sit back and relax as the darker side of the Golden State is explored.

General

Imprint:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	2012
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Michael Thomas Barry
Dimensions:	228 x 152 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	192
ISBN-13:	978-0-7643-3968-4
Categories:	Books > Fiction > True stories > Crime
LSN:	0-7643-3968-0
Barcode:	9780764339684

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