Nedblom Jack H (1 results)
Published by Charles C. Thomas, Springfield (IL), 1967
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Gene W. Baade, Books on the West, Renton, WA, U.S.A.Gene W. Baade, Books on the West
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Condition: Used - Near fine
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Gilt-stamped red cloth. 483pp. Indices (Selected Names, Subject). A scholarly book full of examples. Chapters: Hanging as a Social Practice, Excessive Retribution and Puritanical Zeal in Early Days, The Treatment of Witches, Hangings Inside - Far from t…he Madding Throngs, A Wide Range of Cases, Murder for Greed Anger and Lust, A Further Potpourri of Cases, The Poisoners, Hangings in the Interest of National Security, The Tree Embellished by Ballad and Allusion, The Drift Away from Capital Punishment. Of frontier interest includes the Mankato Sioux hangings of 1862, Hanging Judge Parker, & much, much more. Near fine with slight corner bump to some pages, in dj with bit of fraying at top of backstrip. Scarce & desirable! Not in 6-guns.