In 1933, Genevieve Yost, Kansas State Historical Society cataloguer, published a History of Lynching in Kansas. This book is a development of that work, researched with the... Læs mere
Slavery and its lasting effects have long been an issue in America, with the scars inflicted running deep. This study examines crimes such as stealing, burglary,... Læs mere
A chronological discussion of the death penalty in Missouri that covers those executed from 1803 through 2005. This work covers chapters that discuss such topics... Læs mere
At least 227 mob lynchings took place on Missouri soil between 1803 and 1981, all of which are identified, confirmed, and documented in this first investigation of the... Læs mere
From the beginning of French rule of Missouri in 1720 through this state's abolition of slavery in 1865, liberty was the goal of the... Læs mere