The History Of Virgil A. Stewart, And His Adventure In Capturing And Exposing The Great Western Land Pirate And His Gang, In Connection With The Evidence (1836)

The History of Virgil A. Stewart and His Adventure in Capturing and Exposing the Great Western Land Pirate and His Gang, in Connection with the Evidence is a book written by H.R. Howard in 1836. The book tells the story of Virgil A. Stewart, a detective who was tasked with capturing a notorious gang of land pirates in the western United States during the early 19th century. The gang was responsible for a series of robberies and murders, and had eluded capture for years. Stewart's pursuit of the gang takes him on a thrilling adventure across the western frontier, as he tracks down the criminals and uncovers their nefarious activities. The book provides a detailed account of Stewart's investigation, including his methods for gathering evidence and his interactions with the local authorities. In addition to the story of Stewart's pursuit of the land pirates, the book also delves into the broader historical context of the time period. It provides insights into the social and economic conditions that contributed to the rise of criminal activity in the west, as well as the challenges faced by law enforcement officials in dealing with these issues. Overall, The History of Virgil A. Stewart and His Adventure in Capturing and Exposing the Great Western Land Pirate and His Gang, in Connection with the Evidence is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American west, as well as the development of law enforcement in the United States.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.