A VAST AMOUNT OF TROUBLE - A History of the Spring Creek Raid

Description: This auction is for a hardback book - illustrated - with dust jacket: A Vast Amount of Trouble A History of the Spring Creek Raid John W. Davis University Press of Colorado Copyright © 1993 by the University Press of Colorado Brink, Herbert - Trials, litigation, etc. Trials (Murder) - Wyoming - Basin Mass murder - Wyoming - Ten Sleep - History - 20th century Sheep ranchers - Crimes against - Wyoming - Ten Sleep - History - 20th century 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 291 pages CONTENTS Preface 1879 1909 The Upper Nowood The Call The Reaction Felix Returns The Grand Jury Another Sacrifice to Spring Creek The Indictments The Counterattck The Plea in Abatement The Trial Starts The Parade Begins The Heavyweight Testify Plaintiff Rests The Defense Proceeds The Verdict The Aftermath Epilogue Appendix Directory of Names Bibliography Index Quote from inner flap of dust jacket: A VAST AMOUNT OF TROUBLE is the first comprehensive study of the most important incident between sheepmen and cattlemen in Wyoming history. Although sheep raids in Wyoming had occurred for years, where men were killed and thousands of sheep slaughtered, no cowboy had ever been con- victed of a crime associated with a sheep raid. The story begins in late March 1909, when five sheepmen headed east from Wor- land, Wyoming, driving 5,000 head of sheep. A few days later the men and their sheep camped on the banks of Spring Creek, where they thought they had safely brought the herd across the cattlemen's deadline, beyond which sheep were forbid- den. That evening, however, the camp was raided by seven cowboys, and three of the sheepmen were brutally murdered. ... ebay item details not used as it placed this book in textbook category Clear cover over dust jacket Light scuffs, rubs, dents and soiling to covers and edges Binding is good I have found no stray marks, notes or names written This book weighs 1 pound 5.6 ounces - prior to packaging Please email with any questions or concerns prior to bidding. THIS AUCTION IS SOLD AS IS BUYER PAYS SHIPPING using US Postal Service. I will combine and discount shipping for multiple purchases whenever possible. Please email with further questions. ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying.

Price: 12.06 USD

Location: Shawmut, Montana

End Time: 2025-01-23T18:54:26.000Z

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