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Policing the Elephant: Crime, Punishment, and Social Behavior on the Overland Trail,Used
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Policing the Elephant, the companion volume to Law for the Elephant, examines criminal activity and its consequences among travelers on the overland trail in the early nineteenth century. Reid consulted hundreds of primary sources to discover how justice was meted outwithout police, attorneys, or courts. Separating fact from fiction, he explores how emigrants dealt with spousal abuse, homicide, robbery, organized crime, and larceny. He also looks into famous episodes of executions. Introducing real people and real incidents, his book shows that Americans have been far more law abiding than television, the movies, and pulp fiction would often have us believe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Policing the Elephant'? A: 'Policing the Elephant' examines criminal activity and its consequences among travelers on the overland trail in the early nineteenth century, focusing on how justice was administered without formal legal systems.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by John Phillip Reid.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: John Phillip Reid consulted hundreds of primary sources to uncover historical details about crime and justice on the overland trail.
- Q: What type of book is 'Policing the Elephant'? A: 'Policing the Elephant' is a paperback book categorized under United States history.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 316 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: When was 'Policing the Elephant' published? A: 'Policing the Elephant' was published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: Is this a first edition book? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What are some topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as spousal abuse, homicide, robbery, organized crime, and larceny, as well as famous episodes of executions.
- Q: How does the book challenge common perceptions of law enforcement in the past? A: The book illustrates that Americans on the overland trail were often more law-abiding than depicted in popular media, providing a nuanced view of historical social behavior.