ep. 8 - Sheriff James Hume - The Sherlock Holmes of the Wild West

Ricky's Historical Tidbits Podcast

English - September 27, 2022 06:36 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MB
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“One of the best detectives on the Pacific Coast; prompt, vigilant, and firm; always sober, reticent in his business affairs; knew no fear of danger; confided into the fullest extent of his employers, and generally esteemed by all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance.” that is a description of a man known today as the Sherlock Holmes of the wild west that man was James Hume. In this episode of Ricky's HIstorical Tidbits, I will tell you all about him.

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