The Ghosts Behind the West: Assassins, Bounty, and the Hidden Order
The Ghost of Bounty: Defining Assassins and Retribution in Western Mythos a. The frontier was a lawless frontier where vigilante justice took root in folklore long before formal courts emerged. These self-appointed enforcers—trackers, outlaws, and shadow operatives—operated beyond official authority, delivering what historians call *extra-legal justice*. Their presence reflected a deep cultural belief that some […]
