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Legal Executions in North Carolina and South Carolina

A Comprehensive Registry, 1866-1962

By: Daniel Allen Hearn

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Legal Executions in North Carolina and South Carolina

A Comprehensive Registry, 1866-1962

By: Daniel Allen Hearn

Presented in chronological order, this book provides essential details about the 1,152 men and women who were legally put to death in North and South Carolina during the century after the Civil War. Each entry contains information about the criminals themselves and the deeds which cost them their lives. Based almost entirely on original archival materials such as court records, contemporary newspapers, prisoner files, appellate reports, gubernatorial correspondence, etc., a newer picture of the historical record emerges that students of Southern justice will find both revealing and disconcerting.

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McFarland

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0786495391

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A Decent, Orderly Lynching

The Montana Vigilantes

By: Frederick Allen

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A Decent, Orderly Lynching

The Montana Vigilantes

By: Frederick Allen

The deadliest campaign of vigilante justice in American history erupted in the Rocky Mountains during the Civil War when a private army hanged twenty-one troublemakers. Hailed as great heroes at the time, the Montana vigilantes are still revered as founding fathers. Combing through original sources, including eye-witness accounts never before published, Frederick Allen concludes that the vigilantes were justified in their early actions, as they fought violent crime in a remote corner beyond the reach of government. But Allen has uncovered evidence that the vigilantes refused to disband after territorial courts were in place. Remaining active for six years, they lynched more than fifty men without trials. Reliance on mob rule in Montana became so ingrained that in 1883, a Helena newspaper editor advocated a return to “decent, orderly lynching” as a legitimate tool of social control. Allen’s sharply drawn characters, illustrated by dozens of photographs, are woven into a masterfully written narrative that will change textbook accounts of Montana’s early days—and challenge our thinking on the essence of justice.

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University of Oklahoma Press

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0806189886

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9780806189888

Horrible Prettiness

Burlesque and American Culture

By: Robert Allen

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Horrible Prettiness

Burlesque and American Culture

By: Robert Allen

Robert Allen's compelling book examines burlesque not only as popular entertainment but also as a complex and transforming cultural phenomenon. When Lydia Thompson and her controversial female troupe of "British Blondes" brought modern burlesque to the United States in 1868, the result was electric. Their impertinent humor, streetwise manner, and provocative parodies of masculinity brought them enormous popular success--and the condemnation of critics, cultural commentators, and even women's rights campaigners. Burlesque was a cultural threat, Allen argues, because it inverted the "normal" world of middle-class social relations and transgressed norms of "proper" feminine behavior and appearance. Initially playing to respectable middle-class audiences, burlesque was quickly relegated to the shadow-world of working-class male leisure. In this process the burlesque performer "lost" her voice, as burlesque increasingly revolved around the display of her body. Locating burlesque within the context of both the social transformation of American theater and its patterns of gender representation, Allen concludes that burlesque represents a fascinating example of the potential transgressiveness of popular entertainment forms, as well as the strategies by which they have been contained and their threats defused.

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Univ of North Carolina Press

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0807860085

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9780807860083

Ragwings Over The Sacramento River

Early aviation in Sacramento County, the westside counties, and the far northern counties of the Sacramento Valley 1909–1939

By: Allen Herr,Kathe Herr

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Ragwings Over The Sacramento River

Early aviation in Sacramento County, the westside counties, and the far northern counties of the Sacramento Valley 1909–1939

By: Allen Herr,Kathe Herr

Historical accounts of the first successful flight in California’s capital city and other notable Northern California flights that followed over three decades, the courageous aviators, and development of long forgotten airports from which they flew. Among them is the story of aviatrix Blanche Stuart Scott’s 1912 flights and Sac Muni female pilots twenty years later. Included is the first accurate history of early ag-flying in the north state revolutionizing the farmers. This is part of a three-book series on Northern California's aviation history 1909-1939.

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496

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Stansbury Publishing

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1935807552

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9781935807551

Coyote Horizon

A Novel of Interstellar Discovery

By: Allen M. Steele

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Coyote Horizon

A Novel of Interstellar Discovery

By: Allen M. Steele

When Hawk leaves Earth for the planet of Coyote, the last refuge for humankind, he must venture into the world of the hjadd, an alien race, to uncover the truth about the strange connection that exists between the two groups.

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402

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Penguin

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0441018408

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9780441018406

Coyote Rising

By: Allen Steele

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Coyote Rising

By: Allen Steele

The continuing epic of Earth's first space colonists--and their fight against a repressive government to reclaim their world in the name of freedom.

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Penguin

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1101208295

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9781101208298

Lincoln and the Indians

Civil War Policy and Politics

By: David Allen Nichols

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Lincoln and the Indians

Civil War Policy and Politics

By: David Allen Nichols

With a new preface by the author"--P. [1] of cover.

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Minnesota Historical Society Press

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0873518764

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9780873518765

Early Medieval Monetary History

Studies in Memory of Mark Blackburn

By: Martin Allen

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Early Medieval Monetary History

Studies in Memory of Mark Blackburn

By: Martin Allen

Mark Blackburn was one of the leading scholars of the numismatics and monetary history of the British Isles and Scandinavia during the early medieval period. He published more than 200 books and articles on the subject, and was instrumental in building bridges between numismatics and associated disciplines, in fostering international communication and cooperation, and in establishing initiatives to record new coin finds. This memorial volume of essays commemorates Mark Blackburn’s considerable achievement and impact on the field, builds on his research and evaluates a vibrant period in the study of early medieval monetary history. Containing a broad range of high-quality research from both established figures and younger scholars, the essays in this volume maintain a tight focus on Europe in the early Middle Ages (6th-12th centuries), reflecting Mark’s primary research interests. In geographical terms the scope of the volume stretches from Spain to the Baltic, with a concentration of papers on the British Isles. As well as a fitting tribute to remarkable scholar, the essays in this collection constitute a major body of research which will be of long-term value to anyone with an interest in the history of early medieval Europe.

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Routledge

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1351942522

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Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

By: Allen Kent

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Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science

By: Allen Kent

This volume comprises indexes to Volumes 48-72, a contributing author index, a reference author index and a subject index.

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CRC Press

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0824720768

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Commentaries and Cases on the Law of Business Organization

By: William T. Allen,Reinier Kraakman,Vikramaditya S. Khanna

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Commentaries and Cases on the Law of Business Organization

By: William T. Allen,Reinier Kraakman,Vikramaditya S. Khanna

The purchase of this ebook edition does not entitle you to receive access to the Connected eBook with Study Center on CasebookConnect. You will need to purchase a new print book to get access to the full experience, including: lifetime access to the online ebook with highlight, annotation, and search capabilities; practice questions from your favorite study aids; an outline tool and other helpful resources. Extraordinary authorship adds a unique real-world perspective to Commentaries and Cases on the Law of Business Organization. Logical and flexible organization allows for chapters to be taught in any order to accommodate alternative teaching approaches. Rich commentary in the form of explanatory notes facilitates teaching and understanding. Careful case selection and editing presents both classic and important recent cases and an economic-analysis perspective is made accessible through clear and consistent explanatory text. Examples, hypotheticals, and diagrams illustrate conceptual and theoretical models. The text can easily be used in any Business Organization course with a focus on corporate law. New to the Sixth Edition: Extensively revised Chapter on rise of alternative business entities (e.g., LLCs, LPs) and case law pertaining to them such as Dieckman and Miller). Also, we discuss implications of greater contractualization of fiduciary duties in business entities – a theme repeated in numerous places throughout the book. Extensively revised and updated Chapter on corporate voting discussing the impact of institutional investors and asset managers (alternatively hedge funds and index funds); the new SEC rules on proxy advisory firms and shareholder proposals; and the growth of ESG related proposals. Updated and revised discussion on the duty of loyalty, corporate purpose, and the rise of public benefit corporations. Updated and revised discussions in a number of Chapters including on developments related to Caremark duties and compliance programs (e.g., the Marchand decision); Creditor protection; basic finance and valuation; judicial review of executive compensation (e.g., Investors Bancorp); regulation of shareholder litigation (e.g., Trulia; Sciabacucci); insider trading (e.g., Salman, Martoma, and Dozorkho) and fraud on the market. Extensively revised and updated Chapter on Mergers & Acquisitions discussing the rise of deal litigation, appraisal actions, and fair value determinations (e.g., Dell; Aruba; Jarden) along with developments in fiduciary duty class actions related to freeze out mergers under M.F. Worldwide such as Synutra. Extensively revised and updated Chapter on Corporate Control Contests including discussion of Corwin and its progeny including Morrison and PLX. Professors and student will benefit from: Extensive commentary, particularly on Delaware corporate law but also including references to the law in other states and foreign jurisdictions. A coherent conceptual structure, which emphasizes the unique characteristics of fiduciary law as well the basic agency conflicts that underlie corporate law. Tightly edited cases, which make for brief but concentrated reading assignments, together with focused discussion questions. Teaching materials Include: Teacher’s Manual The Teacher’s Manual includes detailed guidance for structuring the course, case analyses, and answers to questions raised in the book. PowerPoint Slides

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Aspen Publishing

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154383101X

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9781543831016

Beneath the Estate

By: Nick Allen Brown

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Beneath the Estate

By: Nick Allen Brown

Locked away for over a century, this machine holds an alluring secret. After remaining sealed for generations, a hidden room is discovered in the basement of the famed Biltmore Estate. Within the musty, decaying confines of the hidden room, a large mechanical machine comes to light. Crafted with intricate gears, levers, and sophisticated mechanisms, the contraption is hailed as a significant archaeological discovery. The esteemed board of directors overseeing the operations of the Biltmore Estate enlists the expertise of Professor Dr. Daniel Garrison to unravel the purpose and origin of this enigmatic machine. While Dr. Garrison investigates, readers are transported back to the year 1906, when George Vanderbilt II commissions an inventor to construct this mysterious apparatus. What secrets lie within this machine? Why was it brought into existence? This compelling tale unfolds across intertwining narratives—the investigation of the machine in the present day and its creation back in 1906—to deliver a captivating and riveting ending.

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Turner Publishing Company

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168442061X

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9781684420612

List of Persons, Residents of the State of Wisconsin, reported as Deserters from the Military or Naval Service of the United States

By: Thomas S. Allen

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List of Persons, Residents of the State of Wisconsin, reported as Deserters from the Military or Naval Service of the United States

By: Thomas S. Allen

Reprint of the original, first published in 1867.

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BoD – Books on Demand

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3752522070

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9783752522075

The Mad Dog Hall of Fame

The Ultimate Top-Ten Rankings of the Best in Sports

By: Christopher Russo,Allen St. John

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The Mad Dog Hall of Fame

The Ultimate Top-Ten Rankings of the Best in Sports

By: Christopher Russo,Allen St. John

From the creators of The Mad Dog 100 comes a definitive ranking of each sport's greatest players, places, and moments in sports history, featuring such top ten lists as the Top 10 Coaches of All Time, the Top 10 Sports Venues, the Top 10 Sports Moments in History, and the Top 10 Players in Baseball, NFL Football, College Basketball, and more. Reprint. 20,000 first printing.

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Broadway

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0767923723

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Legal Executions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia

A Comprehensive Registry, 1866-1962

By: Daniel Allen Hearn

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Legal Executions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia

A Comprehensive Registry, 1866-1962

By: Daniel Allen Hearn

In the century following the Civil War, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia legally executed hundreds of men and women convicted of capital crimes. Based on exhaustive research of court records, newspapers death certificates and even gravestones, this book provides the essential details of each case. Arranged by state, entries for each execution are listed in chronological order, giving the name, race and age of the prisoner and a description of the crime of which he or she was convicted. The motive, if known, the date and place of the execution, and relevant sources are also included. Appendices provide preliminary lists of executions in these states before 1866, including some cases dating back to the 17th century. A significant number of hitherto undiscovered executions, further reveals that America's experience with capital punishment is more extensive than previously known.

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235

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McFarland

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1476618259

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9781476618258

BOOK of DEW Volume Two

By: Allen P Dew

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BOOK of DEW Volume Two

By: Allen P Dew

IMPORTANT: Both Volume One & Volume Two are required for the complete BOOK of DEW. Over 42 years of research into the surname DEW, and spelling variations, in the United States. Started in 1975, this research attempts to document the relationships among all the ancestors and descendants of the DEW surname from all parts of this country.

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680

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Lulu.com

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1387544594

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9781387544592

Norman Cousins

Peacemaker in the Atomic Age

By: Allen Pietrobon

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Norman Cousins

Peacemaker in the Atomic Age

By: Allen Pietrobon

The author has written the first scholarly biography of Norman Cousins, who, as the editor and owner of the Saturday Review for more than thirty years, had a powerful platform from which to help shape American public debate. A staunch opponent of nuclear weapons, Cousins was involved in several secret diplomatic missions at the height of the Cold War, and acting as a private citizen, he played a major role in getting the Limited Test Ban Treaty signed"--

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JHU Press

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1421443708

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9781421443706

Stormwater Management for Smart Growth

By: Allen P. Davis,Richard H. McCuen

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Stormwater Management for Smart Growth

By: Allen P. Davis,Richard H. McCuen

Current trends in stormwater management add pollution control to existing priorities of flood protection and peakflow limits. From a fundamental overview of supporting information on water quality, statistics and hydrology to detailed sections devoted to treatment and management practices, this book examines the latest treatment practices and techniques for improving stormwater quality to protect against stream, river and estuary degradation.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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038726048X

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9780387260488

Collected Books

The Guide to Identification and Values

By: Allen Ahearn,Patricia Ahearn

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Collected Books

The Guide to Identification and Values

By: Allen Ahearn,Patricia Ahearn

An introduction to and advice on book collecting with a glossary of terms and tips on how to identify first editions and estimated values for over 20,000 collectible books published in English (including translations) over the last three centuries-about half are literary titles in the broadest sense (novels, poetry, plays, mysteries, science fiction, and children's books); and the other half are non-fiction (Americana, travel and exploration, finance, cookbooks, color plate, medicine, science, photography, Mormonism, sports, et al).

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1883060141

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9781883060145

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