Dark and Tangled Threads of Crime: San Francisco's Famous Police Detective Isaiah W. Lees
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (883 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1884995411 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 313 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-31 |
| Language | : | English |
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Not satisfied in a collaboration with friend and Western writer Ray Thorp, Secrest began researching and writing his own articles in the early 1960s. A biography of noted San Francisco police detective Isaiah Lees has been accepted for publication. After high school he joined the Marine Corps where he served in a guard detachment and in a rifle company in the early years of the Korean War. About the Author Born in Fresno, California, in March of 1930, William B. He has produced hundreds of articles for such publications as Westways, Montana, True West, and the American West, while publishing seven monographs on early California themes. Clark Co.) in 1994 and Dangerous Trails (Barbed Wire Press) in 1995. Returning to college, he obtained a BA in education, but for many years
When he retired as chief in 1900, the San Francisco Chronicle stated that "in point of service, no one has ever equaled the record of Lees." He was the right man, in the right place, at the right time, and this is his exciting, true story, told here for the first time.. He came to California with the great Gold Rush, but instead of riches, Isaiah W. He captured stage robbers in Missouri, tracked con men to New York and caught the notorious eastern bank robber, Jimmy Hope in the middle of a San Francisco heist.San Francisco in the 1850's, was the gateway to the gold fields, a city filled with adventurers, outlaws, con men and desperadoes of every description. An innovator of police methods, Lees easily eclipsed such legendary lawman as Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp. In 1853 Isaiah Lees was appointed the first Chief of Detectives on the new Police Force and during nearly fifty years he acquired an amazing record. Lees discovered his great talent for solving crimes and catching criminals
"Lost History of San Francisco Crime Fighter" according to H. S. Stavropoulos. Historical book on Detective Lees and many of the crimes of that era, as well as a taste of the founding and development of San Francisco. For a historical it isn't dry reading and I do recommend it.However, the book isn't polished. I feel that it was almost there, as if it needed one more editing pass. How information was grouped into chapters is unclear. Many items seemed as if thrown in just to get them in the book. Some items were referenced multiple times without any reason f. A rare treat from a talented historian Midwest Book Review A native of Fresno, California, William B. Secrest lived in the San Joaquin Valley. A veteran of the Korean War, he returned home to earn a B.A. in education. He served as art director for a Fresno advertising firm for many years. His interest in history was a sideline, but as his knowledge grew he began researching and writing his own articles in the 1960's. He eventually began writing about California history, and has produced hundreds of articles; monographs on California theme. "Brilliant!" according to Judith L. Justus. This is a brilliant book centering on the life and career of Old San Francisco's greatest detective, I. W. Lees. This biography was obviously well-researched by California historian, William B. Secrest. His rendering of Lees' character is so complete that the reader relives history. In the book, San Francisco evolves from a stick and mud-shanty town to a modern metropolis. As Lees refines his detective skills, he creates one of the most outstanding police departments in the countr
Secrest grew up in the great San Joaquin Valley. After high school he joined the Marine Corps where he served in a guard detachment and in a rifle company in the early years of the Korean War. Clark Co.) in 1994 and Dangerous Trails (Barbed Wire Press) in 1995. A hobby at first, this avocation quickly developed into correspondence with noted writers and more serious research. A current project is a biography of Harry Love, the leader of