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The Vigilantes of Montana
by Thomas Dimsdale
ISBN: 0762725680
ISBN-13: 9780762725687
Format: Paperback
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Twodot
Published date: 2003
Edition: 1th edition
Size: 6.25 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.84 pounds
Publisher's Notes
Gold, land, jealousy, and murder--all are elements of this classic tale of the Montana Territory, written in 1864 as a vindication of the actions of the Vigilantes who hanged Sheriff William Henry Handy Plumer of Bannack, Montana.
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The Vigilantes of Montana
Thomas Dimsdale
TwoDot, 2003-04-01. 1st. Paperback. Like New. May be shiny, in some instances dust jackets are not included, no missing pages, no damage to binding, may have a remainder mark. ( more information) Offered by BEST BARGAIN BOOKS WHOLESALER, INC. (United States)
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Dimsdale, Thomas J. Mather, R. E
GLPQ, 01-Apr-2003. TP. NEW. Brand new item. Over 4 million customers served. Order now. Selling online since 1995. Few left in stock - order soon. Code: U20081002050453G ( more information) Offered by A1Books (United States)
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The Vigilantes of Montana
Dimsdale, Thomas
Helena, Montana, U.S.A.: Falcon Pr Pub Co, 2003. Pages are tight, bright & clean. Binding firm and straight. Covers, spine, edges and corners very good. If needed for reference, research, analysis, lucubrations or just enjoyment this is the one, shelf presentable. No conspicuous wear. 235 pages. Figures illustrated. . Stated First Edition, First Printing. Simulated Brown Leatherette. Very Good/No Jacket. 9 X 6. ( more information) Offered by Charles E. Peck (United States)
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Thomas Dimsdale; Ruth Mather
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Thomas Dimsdale
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