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Frontier Justice in the Wild West: Bungled, Bizarre, And Fascinating Executions 1st edition
R. Michael Wilson
Frontier Justice in the Wild West: Bungled, Bizarre, And Fascinating Executions 1st edition
R. Michael Wilson
Showcases 18 of the controversial, and unusual punishments and executions from an era when hangings and death by firing squad were a regular occurrence. This book features chapters which deal with: the hanging of Tom Ketchum - who was beheaded by the noose; "Big Nose" George Parrott - who was skinned; and, double trials of Jack McCall.
192 pages, black & white photographs throughout
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | June 1, 2007 |
ISBN13 | 9780762743896 |
Publishers | Rowman & Littlefield |
Pages | 192 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 14 mm · 272 g |
Language | English |