The Living Legend: The Story of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police by Alan Phillips is a comprehensive account of the history, traditions, and achievements of one of the world's most iconic law enforcement agencies. The book traces the origins of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) from its inception in 1873 as the North-West Mounted Police to its present-day role as a modern, multi-faceted organization. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the RCMP's unique role in Canadian society, including its mandate to provide policing services in remote and often challenging environments. The book also explores the RCMP's contributions to international law enforcement and peacekeeping efforts, as well as its ongoing efforts to modernize and adapt to changing societal needs.Through a combination of historical research, personal anecdotes, and interviews with current and former members of the RCMP, Phillips provides readers with a vivid and engaging portrait of this legendary organization. The Living Legend is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, law enforcement, or the remarkable story of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.This is a new release of the original 1957 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.