Against the gallows [electronic resource] : antebellum American writers and the movement to abolish capital punishment / Paul Christian Jones.
Jones, Paul C., 1969-
2011
PS366.S62 J66 2011eb
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Title Against the gallows [electronic resource] : antebellum American writers and the movement to abolish capital punishment / Paul Christian Jones.
Author Jones, Paul C., 1969-
ISBN 9781609380489 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
1609380487 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
9781609380496 (e-book)
Publication Details Iowa City : University of Iowa Press, c2011.
Language English
Description x, 230 p.
Call Number PS366.S62 J66 2011eb
Dewey Decimal Classification 810.9/3556
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-222) and index.
Access Note Access limited to authorized users.
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