Policing the Plains is a non-fiction book that tells the true story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, a famous Canadian law enforcement agency that was established in 1873 to bring law and order to the vast and wild plains of western Canada. The book is written by R. G. Macbeth, a former member of the force who served for over 20 years.The book covers the early years of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, including their formation, training, and deployment to the frontier. It also chronicles the various challenges and ...
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Policing the Plains is a non-fiction book that tells the true story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, a famous Canadian law enforcement agency that was established in 1873 to bring law and order to the vast and wild plains of western Canada. The book is written by R. G. Macbeth, a former member of the force who served for over 20 years.The book covers the early years of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, including their formation, training, and deployment to the frontier. It also chronicles the various challenges and dangers that the Mounties faced while carrying out their duties, such as dealing with hostile indigenous tribes, tracking down outlaws and criminals, and maintaining order in remote and lawless regions.Policing the Plains provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of the Mounties, including their strict code of conduct, their relationship with the local communities, and their efforts to maintain law and order in a vast and often hostile environment. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and maps, and includes many first-hand accounts and anecdotes from former Mounties.Overall, Policing the Plains is a gripping and informative read that offers a unique perspective on the history of law enforcement in Canada, as well as a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the men who helped to tame the wild west.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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