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Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) holding court at Langtry, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
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Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) holding court at Langtry, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP247641 Judge Roy Bean (1825-1903) holding court at Langtry, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: US saloon keeper and arbitrary judge who called himself The Law West of Pecos ; trying a horse thief; frontier Justice of the Peace; ); Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22355790
© Peter Newark American Pictures / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures the iconic Judge Roy Bean in action, holding court at Langtry around 1900. Known as "The Law West of Pecos". Bean was not your typical judge. A former saloon keeper turned self-proclaimed arbiter of justice, he embodied the spirit of the Wild West. In this image, we see Bean presiding over a trial with his signature no-nonsense demeanor. Dressed in traditional frontier attire, he exudes authority and commands respect from those present in his makeshift courtroom. The horse thief on trial stands before him, awaiting his fate. Bean's role as a Justice of the Peace was unconventional yet effective in maintaining order in an untamed land. He dispensed justice according to his own interpretation of the law, often relying on common sense rather than strict legal codes. His reputation as an enforcer and public notary made him both feared and respected by outlaws and law-abiding citizens alike. This historic photograph is a testament to the ruggedness and unpredictability of life during that era. It transports us back to a time when justice was delivered swiftly and decisively under the watchful eye of men like Judge Roy Bean. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of America's wild past and its enduring fascination with figures who carved their own path through uncharted territories like Texas' Old West.
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