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A Sketch Of The Causes, Operations And Results Of The San Francisco Vigilance Committee In 1856

A Sketch Of The Causes, Operations And Results Of The San Francisco Vigilance Committee In 1856

Webb, Stephen Palfrey

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General World History

Publisher Price: $11.99

ISBN10: 9376391837
ISBN13: 9789376391837
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Nov 1 2025
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.08 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A sketch of the causes, operations and results of the San Francisco Vigilance Committee in 1856 offers a focused exploration of a city overwhelmed by disorder, corruption, and declining trust in its institutions. The account describes how repeated failures of official systems led residents to unite in an effort to restore a sense of stability when violence and political manipulation became increasingly difficult to ignore. It traces the ways in which citizens organized themselves, developed structured procedures, and attempted to impose their own form of justice to address rising fear and uncertainty. The book reflects on the motivations behind this movement, emphasizing how people sought accountability and coherence during a time when established governance appeared ineffective. It also considers the moral tensions created by community actions that operated outside formal authority, highlighting the struggle to balance collective protection with ethical concerns. Through its detailed examination, the text portrays a society attempting to rebuild order, security, and confidence amid widespread turbulence and institutional collapse.

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