Name/Title
"MURIETA [SIC] AND VASQUEZ"Entry/Object ID
2002.37.1.1Description
Color: Black; Red
"Murieta [sic] and Vasquez," by M. F. Hoyle (Hollister: Evening Free Lance, 1927), 84 pp. The artifact has a red paper cover. At the top left of the front are the words "CALIFORNIA'S / AGE OF TERROR." The title is at the center and the publisher's name is at the bottom right corner. All of the latter printing is in black. The book is in two sections. Section one is entitled "Crimes and Career of Tiburcio Vasquez." It chronicles the origins of the outlaw through his crimes in San Benito County, and his death. Section two, "The History of Joaquin Murieta," is a narrative that traces the bandit's life, crimes with his band of outlaws, and death. In overall good condition, the artifact has some cover creases; slightly dented corners; light soiling; some discoloration; pencil marks; and small tears.Lexicon
Search Terms
Three-dimensional, Books, Evening Free Lance, History--California, Outlaws--California, Criminals--California, Crime--California