The Life And Career Of Tiburcio Vasquez: The California Stage Robber (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258480110)

The Life And Career Of Tiburcio Vasquez: The California Stage Robber is a non-fiction book written by Eugene Taylor Sawyer. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and career of Tiburcio Vasquez, a notorious stage robber who operated in California during the mid-19th century. The author traces Vasquez's life from his birth in Monterey, California in 1835 to his execution in San Jose in 1875. The book delves into the social and political climate of California during Vasquez's lifetime, providing readers with a contextual understanding of the events that shaped his life. The author also explores Vasquez's motivations for turning to a life of crime, as well as his relationships with other outlaws, including Joaquin Murrieta and the Flores brothers. Throughout the book, the author draws on primary sources, including newspaper articles and court records, to provide a detailed and accurate account of Vasquez's exploits. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help bring Vasquez's story to life. Overall, The Life And Career Of Tiburcio Vasquez: The California Stage Robber is a fascinating and well-researched book that sheds light on a little-known aspect of California's history. It will appeal to readers interested in true crime, Western history, and the social and political landscape of mid-19th century California.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.

Author: Eugene Taylor Sawyer
ISBN-10: 1258480115
ISBN-13: 9781258480110
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2012
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.71lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d