Decent, Orderly Lynching

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative explores a notorious campaign of vigilante justice in the Rocky Mountains, where a private army executed twenty-one individuals deemed troublemakers. Celebrated as heroes, the Montana vigilantes are portrayed as pivotal figures in the state's history. Frederick Allen crafts a compelling narrative filled with vivid characters and numerous photographs, prompting a reevaluation of Montana's early days and the complexities surrounding the concept of justice.