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Imposing Order without Law: American Expansion to the Eastern Sierra, 1850–1865
Michael J. Makley
Examines the history surrounding nineteenth century American settlers in two remote regions - the slopes of the Eastern Sierra Nevada and the Honey Lake Valley - who used extralegal means to establish order in their communities. The book reveals the use and effects of group violence used to enforce community edicts.
172 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 6, 2022 |
| ISBN13 | 9781647790738 |
| Publishers | University of Nevada Press |
| Pages | 250 |
| Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 25 mm · 362 g |
| Language | English |
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