Frontier Justice in the Wild West : Bungled, Bizarre, And Fascinating Executions
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0762743891
ISBN-13
9780762743896
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Imprint
TwoDot Books
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 1st, 2007
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
272 grams
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.20 x 1.40 cms
Product Classification:
True crimeSocial & cultural history
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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.
Frontier Justice highlights eighteen crimes and subsequent punishments of the most interesting, controversial, and unusual executions from an era when hangings and shootings were a legal means of capital punishment. Each action-packed chapter includes biographical information, the pursuit, the investigation, legal maneuvers, trial information, and rarely-seen photographs.
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