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Porwancher Andrew |
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Titolo |
The Devil himself : a tale of honor, insanity, and the birth of modern America / / Andrew Porwancher |
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New York, New York ; ; Oxford : , : Oxford University Press, , [2017] |
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©2017 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (xxx, 304 pages) : illustrations |
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Collana |
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New narratives in American history |
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Soggetti |
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Trials (Murder) - Pennsylvania - Uniontown (Fayette County) - History - 19th century |
Honor killings - Pennsylvania - Uniontown (Fayette County) - History - 19th century |
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Lingua di pubblicazione |
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Formato |
Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Letters -- Beginnings -- Duel -- Maneuvers -- Trial -- Verdict -- Mobs -- Politics -- Vengeance -- Preparations -- Prosecution -- Defense -- Decision -- Vindication. |
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