The True Story of Tom Dooley
John E. Fletcher PhD · 2013
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"At the conclusion of the Civil War, Wilkes County, North Carolina, was the site of the nation's first publicized crime of passion. In the wake of a tumultuous love affair and a mysterious chain of events, Tom Dooley was tried, convicted and hanged for the murder of Laura Foster. This ... crime became an inspiration for musicians, writesr and storytellers ever since, creating a mystery of epic proportions. Through newspaper articles, trial documents and public records [the author] brings this ... case to life, providing the long-awaited ... account of the legendary murder. ..."--Back cover.
Book details
- Year
- 2013
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Editions
- 1
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN
- 9781626190436
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