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Focusing on the life of Harry Morse, the biography unveils the journey of a prominent lawman, gunfighter, and detective in the American West. Elected sheriff in 1864, Morse's career as San Francisco's leading private detective lasted five decades, filled with thrilling adventures. John Boessenecker captures the essence of Morse's experiences and the chaotic historical backdrop of his era, reviving a once-celebrated figure and his contributions to law enforcement.
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Lawman, John Boessenecker
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Lawman
- Subtitle
- The Life and Times of Harry Morse, 1835-1912
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Boessenecker
- Publisher
- University of Oklahoma Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 388
- ISBN13
- 9780806130118
- Series
- Rating
- 4.2 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the life of Harry Morse, the biography unveils the journey of a prominent lawman, gunfighter, and detective in the American West. Elected sheriff in 1864, Morse's career as San Francisco's leading private detective lasted five decades, filled with thrilling adventures. John Boessenecker captures the essence of Morse's experiences and the chaotic historical backdrop of his era, reviving a once-celebrated figure and his contributions to law enforcement.