Bandido: the life and times of Tiburcio Vasquez

Sons of the conquistadores -- In old Monterey -- A boyhood among bandits -- The Roach-Belcher feud -- He never showed the white feather -- The big break -- Bandido -- In the saddle with Juan Soto -- Stagecoach robber -- Shootouts and lynchings -- Ride the high country -- "I'm a ranger, by...

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Main Author: Boessenecker, John 1953- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
Published: Norman University of Oklahoma Press 2010
In:Year: 2010
Online Access: Table of Contents (Publisher)
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Availability in Tübingen:Present in Tübingen.
UB: KB 20 A 4626
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Keywords:
Vasquez, Tiburcio 1835-1875
Vasquez, Tiburcio > 1835-1875
Outlaws > Biography > California
Outlaws > California > Biography
California > Biography
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Summary:Sons of the conquistadores -- In old Monterey -- A boyhood among bandits -- The Roach-Belcher feud -- He never showed the white feather -- The big break -- Bandido -- In the saddle with Juan Soto -- Stagecoach robber -- Shootouts and lynchings -- Ride the high country -- "I'm a ranger, by God!" -- The tres pinos tragedy -- Pursuit and betrayal -- Raiders of the San Joaquin -- Harry Morse tries his hand -- Manhunt in Los Angeles -- Dead or alive -- The murder trial -- To die game -- Epilogue: buried treasure, social banditry, and other myths
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Physical Description:XIX, 471 S., Ill.
ISBN:978-0-8061-4127-5