Sam Steele: Lion of the Frontier Sam steele an authentic hero, a monumental man this lively and vital history is the definitive story of an intrepid individual living in extraordinary times. One of the first members of the North-West Mounted Police, he trained men and established posts in a land that was alive with danger. He didn"t just keep law and order, he laid the cornerstone. Sam Steele"s bravery, endurance and sense of fair play became a legend of the frontier. He ensured that the Canadian west did not succumb to the violence of the American Wild West. Author Robert Stewart weaves a tale of history and adventure that is absorbing, exciting and true, a first-rate epic about a policing pioneer during a critical time in Canada"s history. 81/2" x 11"; 200 historic photographs and maps; hard cover