Policing the Plains : Being the Real Life Record of the Famous Royal Northwest Mounted Police
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Overview
Policing the Plains is a non-fiction book written by R.G. Macbeth which chronicles the history and adventures of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police (RNWMP) in Western Canada during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The book is based on the author's personal experiences and interviews with former members of the RNWMP.The RNWMP was established in 1873 to bring law and order to the Canadian frontier. The book details the challenges faced by the RNWMP in their efforts to maintain peace and order in the vast and rugged plains of Western Canada. The book describes the daily life of the Mounties, their interactions with the Indigenous peoples, and their efforts to combat the illegal trade of alcohol and firearms.The book also includes accounts of famous events in Canadian history such as the North-West Rebellion of 1885 and the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896. The book provides a vivid description of the Mounties' role in these events and their efforts to maintain law and order during these turbulent times.Overall, Policing the Plains is a fascinating and informative account of the RNWMP's history and the role they played in shaping the Canadian West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, law enforcement, and the frontier.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162765853
- ISBN-10: 1162765852
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.78 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.11 pounds
- Page Count: 376
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