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Execution tech / produced, written and directed by Andrew Nock.

Format Electronic and Video (Streaming)
Publication Info[United States] : History Channel : A&E Television Networks ; [New York] : Distributed by New Video, ©2004.
Description1 electronic resource (45 min.).
Supplemental Content https://go.openathens.net/redirector/ecu.edu?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?AHIV;457747
Subject(s)
Capital punishment--West (U.S.) --19th century --History.
Executions and executioners--West (U.S.) --19th century --History.
Gallows--West (U.S.) --19th century --History.
Hanging--West (U.S.) --19th century --History.
Technology--West (U.S.) --History --19th century.
Other author/creatorCarradine, Keith, 1949-
Other author/creatorNock, Andrew.
Other author/creatorArts and Entertainment Network.
Other author/creatorHistory Channel (Television network)
Other author/creatorNew Video Group.
Series Wild West tech
Abstract Host Keith Carradine describes the methods of executing criminals on the frontier. Discusses the 6 man gallows built at the Fort Smith courthouse, the proper way to tie a hangman's knot and the "drop distance table" for effective hanging. The "twitchup" gallows, the infamous El Paso "double header" with two men hung on one rope, the Julian gallows which worked without a hangman, as well as firing squads and the automatic "execution machine" are covered. Also described is the first electrocution by electric chair.
General noteOriginally produced as a documentary for The History Channel series in 2004.
Other title Wild West tech (Television program)

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