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Blood feud : the Hatfields and the McCoys : the epic story of murder and vengeance / Lisa Alther.

Author/creator Alther, Lisa
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoGuilford, Conn. : Lyons Press, ©2012.
Descriptionxvii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Introduction : murderland -- The path to Pikeville -- Dark and bloody ground -- Border states -- Hog trial -- Montagues and Capulets of the Cumberlands -- Pawpaw murders -- Devil Anse and the hellhounds -- New Year's night massacre -- All over but the shouting -- "The Hatfields made me do it!" -- Survivors -- Other feuds -- The Corsica of America -- The inner hillbilly -- Man toys -- Epilogue : the Hatfield-McCoy industry -- Appendix : "Green are the woods" / by Abner Vance.
Abstract A fascinating new look at the infamous story of the Hatfields and the McCoys and their blood feud that began in 1865 with the murder of Harmon McCoy, a Union soldier, by a Confederate Hatfield relative.
General noteMaps and genealogical tables on folded dust jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 270-273) and index.
LCCN 2012011777
ISBN9780762779185
ISBN0762779187

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Joyner General Stacks HV6446 .B56 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold