The history of Virgil A. Stewart : and his adventure in capturing and exposing the great "western land pirate" and his gang, in connexion with the evidence; also of the trials, confessions, and execution of a number of Murrell's associates in the state of Mississippi during the summer of 1835, and the execution of five professional gamblers by the citizens of Vicksburg, on the 6th July, 1835 / compiled by H.R. Howard.
| Author/creator | Howard, H. R. |
| Other author | Harper & Brothers, printer. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : Harper & Brothers, 1836. |
| Description | 273 pages, 36 unnumbered pages ; 18 cm (12mo) |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | Adventure in capturing and exposing the great "western land pirate" and his gang |
| Variant title | Trials, confessions, and execution of a number of Murrell's associates in the state of Mississippi during the summer of 1835 |
| Variant title | Execution of five professional gamblers by the citizens of Vicksburg, on the 6th July 1835 |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy 30372017302180 includes bookplate of Foster Stearns, Hancock, New Hampshire and bookplate with the initial W on front pastedown. |
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| General note | Includes 36 pages of publisher's advertisements at end. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy 30372017302180 purchased from Larry W. Price Books, 2/20/2019 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | F396 .M96 1836 | ✔ Available | Request Material |
| Joyner | Rare Collection | F396 .M96 1836 | ✔ Available | Request Material |