Dogged Pursuit:
Tracking the Life of Enrique Garfias, First City Marshal of Phoenix Arizona
Enrique "Henry" Garfias was one of the most notable law enforcement figures in Arizona's territorial era.
As Phoenix city marshal, constable, U.S. deputy marshal and Maricopa County deputy sheriff, he was known as a crack shot and a tenacious man hunter.
Dedicated to the rule of law and proud of his Hispanic origins, Garfias was widely respected for his evenhanded approach to policing a frontier town sometimes beset by racial tensions.
This engaging biography confirms Garfias' prominent place in the annals of the American Southwest.
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Acclaim
A great job in saving Enrique Garfias from undeserved obscurity . . . definitely a book that belongs on every Arizona history shelf.
– Garth Gould, Journal of the Wild West History Association
His more than 20-year service included marshal positions, deputy sheriff tenures, and City Marshal of Phoenix. His bravery rivals Wyatt Earp, Bill Tilghman and Bill Hickok in every sense of the word . . . Historical reviewers should always ask themselves, "Is this book necessary?" The response for Dogged Pursuit is a resounding yes.
–Scott Dyke, Green Valley News (Arizona)
If you're a fan of frontier history and the story of early law enforcement in the American West, its rare to come across a fresh story that hasn't already been picked clean by a legion of historians. However, the story of Enrique "Henry" Garfias is one of those rarities and journalist Jeffrey R. Richardson has done an excellent job in bringing it to light.
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