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
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-7643-3968-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780764339684 |
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