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Author:

Segrave, Kerry, 1944-

Title:

Parricide in the United States, 1840-1899 / Kerry Segrave.

Publisher:

McFarland & Co.,

Copyright Date:

c2009

Description:

vii, 195 p. ; 23 cm.

Subject:

Parricide--United States--History--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Sons, fathers, and family abuse -- Sons, fathers, and alcohol -- Sons, fathers, and money -- Sons, fathers, and other causes -- Sons, mothers, and alcohol -- Sons, mothers, and money -- Sons, mothers, and other causes -- Daughters and parents -- Multiple killers -- Multiple victims.

Summary:

"This book examines 103 selected cases of individuals charged with parricide--the murder of a father or mother--in the United States in the last half of the 19th century, categorized here by their links to abuse, alcohol, or money, sometimes involving multiple murderers or the deaths of both parents"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786445238 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786445233 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)318421154

LCCN:

2009017957

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

N5UX522 -- University of Iowa Law Library (Iowa City)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)