The Vigilance Committee of 1856 by James O'Meara

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Author O'Meara, James, 1825-1903
Title The Vigilance Committee of 1856
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Vigilance Committee of 1856" by James O'Meara is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. The book focuses on the Vigilance Committee that formed in San Francisco, examining its actions and the political climate that spurred its creation. O'Meara, a journalist with no affiliation to either the Vigilance Committee or its opposition, aims to provide an unbiased narrative that reveals the consequences of mob justice during a time of perceived lawlessness. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing the shortcomings and biases of previous accounts of the Vigilance Committee, which were often written by supporters or members. O'Meara firmly establishes his position as an impartial observer, recounting the Committee’s emergence in response to public demand for law and order amid rampant crime and corruption. He introduces the Committee's structure, including prominent figures like William T. Coleman, and underscores the organization’s militaristic approach, detailing how it operated outside formal legal frameworks. Through his examination, O'Meara raises questions about justice, authority, and the tension between order and chaos in a rapidly growing city. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
Subject San Francisco Committee of Vigilance of 1856 -- History
Subject Vigilance committees -- California -- San Francisco
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EBook-No. 4642
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Most Recently Updated Dec 28, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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