Vigilante Days and Ways

Vigilante Days and Ways is a historical book written by Nathaniel Pitt Langford. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the pioneers of the Rockies and the second part on the making of Montana and Idaho. The first part of the book provides an account of the early pioneers who settled in the Rocky Mountains during the mid-1800s. Langford describes their struggles and challenges as they tried to make a living in an unfamiliar and often hostile environment. He also discusses the various groups of people who inhabited the Rockies during this time, including Native Americans, trappers, and miners.The second part of the book focuses on the development of Montana and Idaho as states. Langford provides a detailed account of the political and economic factors that contributed to the growth and expansion of these states. He also discusses the role of the vigilantes, who were groups of citizens that took the law into their own hands to combat crime and corruption.Overall, Vigilante Days and Ways provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Rocky Mountains and the development of Montana and Idaho. The book is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview of the people and events that shaped these regions during the 19th century.1890. Contents: Henry Plummer; Society in Lewiston; Northern Mines; Charley Harper; Cherokee Bob; Florence; First Vigilance Committee; New Gold Discoveries; Desertion of Mining Camps; Boone Helm; Death of Charley Harper; Pinkham and Patterson; Early Discoveries of Gold; Captain Fisk�������s Expedition; Bannack in 1862; Moore and Reeves; Crawford and Phleger; Broadwater�������s Stratagem; Organization of the Roughs; A Masonic Funeral; Battle of Bear River; Alder Gulch; Virginia City; Coach Robberies; Leroy Southmayd; Journey to Salt Lake City; Col. Sanders and Gallagher; Robbery of Moody�������s Train; George Ives; Trial of George Ives; Result of Ives�������s Execution; Lloyd Magruder; Hill Beachy; Howie and Fetherstun; Execution of Plummer; Death of Pizanthia; Execution of Dutch John; Virginia City Executions; Pursuit of Road Agents; Execution of Hunter; The Stranger�������s Story; White and Dorsett; Langford Peel; Joseph A. Slade; A Modern Haman; James Daniels; David Opdyke; San Andreas in 1849; An Interesting Adventure; The Stage Coach; and Retrospection.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.