THE ROBIN HOOD OF EL DORADO The Saga of Joaquin Murrieta, Famous Outlaw of California's Age of Gold

Hardback. Murrieta rose as champion of the native Californians (Mexicans) against illegal encroachment by new American settlers - committing wholesale murder, rape, arson and more. He and his band are known to have more than 300 murders on their records. He was finally killed by Harry Love and his Los Angeles Rangers and his head was exhibited in San Francisco for $1 admission. Frontis. shows the notice advertising the display. 304pp. 8vo. h/back. Lightly browned edges o/w Vg+ in v. sl. frayed and chipped Vg. protected dw.