The Young Vigilantes

The Young Vigilantes: A Story Of California Life In The Fifties is a historical fiction novel written by Samuel Adams Drake and first published in 1904. The book is set in California during the 1850s, a time of great change and upheaval in the state’s history. The story follows a group of young men who form a vigilante group to protect their community from the lawlessness and violence that has taken hold in the region.The main character, Jack Danvers, is a young man who has recently arrived in California from the East Coast. He becomes involved with the vigilante group after witnessing a brutal murder and realizing that the local authorities are unable or unwilling to bring the perpetrators to justice. Along with his friends, Jack sets out to track down the killers and restore order to the community.The book explores themes of justice, morality, and the struggle between law and order in a frontier society. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in California during the Gold Rush era, with descriptions of mining camps, saloons, and other aspects of frontier life.Overall, The Young Vigilantes is a thrilling and engaging story that offers a unique perspective on a fascinating period in American history. It is recommended for readers who enjoy historical fiction, westerns, and tales of adventure and heroism.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.