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Murder & madness : the myth of the Kentucky tragedy

Title
Murder & madness : the myth of the Kentucky tragedy / Matthew G. Schoenbachler.
Author
Schoenbachler, Matthew G., 1967-
Publication
Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, c2009.

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Description
xii, 371 p., [8] p. of plates : ill.; 25 cm.
Series Statement
Topics in Kentucky history
Uniform Title
Topics in Kentucky history.
Alternative Title
Murder and madness
Subjects
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
The architect of his own fortunes: Solomon Porcius Sharp -- The diminutive fury: Anna Cooke -- Romance and delusion: Jereboam Beauchamp -- Politics -- Murder -- The politics of murder -- The trial -- Prison and execution -- Memory and the invention of a tragedy -- The Kentucky tragedy.
Call Number
JFE 10-3247
ISBN
  • 9780813125664 (alk. paper)
  • 0813125669 (alk. paper)
LCCN
2009031487
OCLC
YBP 2009031487
Author
Schoenbachler, Matthew G., 1967-
Title
Murder & madness : the myth of the Kentucky tragedy / Matthew G. Schoenbachler.
Imprint
Lexington, Ky. : University Press of Kentucky, c2009.
Series
Topics in Kentucky history
Topics in Kentucky history.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Research Call Number
JFE 10-3247
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