The Black Knight of Zayante

Generally negative portrait of Harry Love which recounts his various travels and the capture and killing of Joaquin Murrietta. Famous picture is also mentioned with his pistol butt showing. Also attached is a Skip Littlefield’s literature sources on Harry Love.
Creator: Richard H. Dillon
Source: American West
Date: 1970-July
Type: MAGAZINE and DOCUMENT
Coverage:
  • California
  • Santa Cruz
  • 1850s
  • 1860s
Identifier: FE-BEN-Love, Harry- 45

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

Dillon, Richard H. “The Black Knight of Zayante.” American West. 1970-July. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137543. Accessed 17 Aug. 2025.