History Of The San Francisco Committee Of Vigilance: A Study Of Social Control On The California Frontier In The Days Of The Gold Rush (1921)

by Mary Floyd Williams

Book Overview

History Of The San Francisco Committee Of Vigilance: A Study Of Social Control On The California Frontier In The Days Of The Gold Rush (1921) is a book written by Mary Floyd Williams. It is a detailed account of the San Francisco Committee of Vigilance, which was formed during the Gold Rush era in California. The book explores the social control methods employed by the vigilantes, who were a group of citizens that took it upon themselves to maintain law and order in the city. The author provides a comprehensive history of the committee, from its formation in 1851 to its disbandment in 1856. She also examines the political and social factors that led to the formation of the committee, as well as the impact it had on the development of San Francisco. This book is an important historical document that sheds light on a little-known aspect of the Gold Rush era in California. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of San Francisco, the Gold Rush, or the development of social control methods in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163921130
• ISBN13: 9781163921135
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 562 Pages
• Weight: 1.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"