The Law and the Lawless: Frontier Justice on the Canadian Prairies 1896-1935 (Amazing Stories)
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Book Synopsis: At the end of the nineteenth century, Canada’s prairies were still sparsely populated. Crimes such as horse theft, random murders, and prison escapes were the order of the day, and the North West Mounted Police continued to rely on their horses, their contacts, and their wits to apprehend the culprits. By the mid-1930s, a sea change in technology and police science had changed the game. Major advances in transportation, communications, and sleuthing techniques made crime-solving a new art—but the criminals also had access to the new ways.The US had Bonnie and Clyde, and John Dillinger, but Canada had its fair share of bad apples committing equally vicious crimes: a serial rapist and strangler who most often chose female proprietors of rooming houses as his victims; a father-and-son murder team, tracked by an enterprising detective all the way to Kentucky; and a group of murderous youths who sparked a manhunt across two provinces and a bloody shootout resulting in the deaths of four policemen. These stories offer an intriguing look at the skill, determination, and bravery of Prairie law enforcers as they risked their all to bring ruthless outlaws to justice.
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Step into the wild and untamed Canadian Prairies of the late 19th and early 20th centuries with "The Law and the Lawless: Frontier Justice on the Canadian Prairies 1896-1935 (Amazing Stories)"! This riveting book takes you on a thrilling journey through a time when crime ran rampant and law enforcement teetered on the edge of chaos. Discover the gripping tales of horse thieves, murderers, and prison escapees that kept the North West Mounted Police on their toes.
Experience the adrenaline-pumping pursuit of justice as technology and police science evolved, transforming crime-solving into a strategic art form. From advances in transportation and communication to innovative sleuthing techniques, the battle between law enforcement and criminals reached new heights. Delve into the dark underworld of Canadian crime, where notorious figures like serial rapists, murderous father-and-son duos, and violent youth gangs terrorized the prairies.
Uncover the heroism, determination, and sheer bravery of Prairie law enforcers as they risked everything to hunt down ruthless outlaws. Each page of "The Law and the Lawless" is a gripping account of the relentless pursuit of justice in a dangerous and unforgiving landscape. Prepare to be captivated by the extraordinary stories of those who stood against the tide of lawlessness, shaping the legacy of frontier justice in Canada.
Ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Canadian frontier justice? Grab your copy of "The Law and the Lawless" now and discover a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of crime and punishment.
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