The Bald Knobbers: The Story of the Lawless Night-Riders Who Ruled Southern Missouri in the 80's - Hardcover

""The Bald Knobbers: The Story Of The Lawless Night-Riders Who Ruled Southern Missouri In The 80�������S"" is a non-fiction book written by Harvey N. Castleman. The book tells the story of a vigilante group called the Bald Knobbers who emerged in the Ozark Mountains of Southern Missouri in the 1880s. The group was formed to combat crime and corruption in the region, but they quickly became known for their violent tactics and disregard for the law. The Bald Knobbers were a secretive group who wore black hoods and rode horses at night, carrying out their own brand of justice. The book explores the history of the Bald Knobbers and their impact on the community, as well as the conflicts they faced with law enforcement and other vigilante groups. It also delves into the social and economic conditions that led to the formation of the Bald Knobbers and the factors that contributed to their eventual demise. Overall, ""The Bald Knobbers"" provides a fascinating look at a little-known chapter in American history and the complex issues surrounding vigilantism and law enforcement in the late 19th century.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.