Title: Public Executions in Richmond, Virginia
Description: "This book narrates the history of the executions--hangings, and during the Civil War also firing squads--that formed a large part of Richmond, Virginia's entertainment picture. Revulsion slowly mounted until the introduction of the electric chair. The history has a cast of unusual characters--the condemned, the crime victims, family members, and the executioners"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Public executions, History, Richmond (va.), history
Places: Richmond, Virginia