An ax murderer, two of the most brilliant scientific minds of the century, billions of dollars in profit, precedent-setting legal battles, secrets of life and death--all of these come together in the story of the first electric chair. In BLOOD AND VOLTS, Th. Metzger uses a unique synthesis of scholarship, storytelling and cultural critique to present a clear and compelling story: America struggling to define itself through scientific innovation.
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Vendeur : Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, Etats-Unis
Very good minus, light edgewear. trade paper. N° de réf. du vendeur BOOKS020025
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Vendeur : World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. An ax murderer, two of the most brilliant scientific minds of the century, billions of dollars in profit, precedent-setting legal battles, secrets of life and death--all of these come together in the story of the first electric chair. In BLOD AND VOLTS, Th. Metzger uses a unique synthesis of scholarship, storytelling and cultural critique to present a clear and compelling story: America struggling to define itself through scientific innovation. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1570270600G
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Vendeur : World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. An ax murderer, two of the most brilliant scientific minds of the century, billions of dollars in profit, precedent-setting legal battles, secrets of life and death--all of these come together in the story of the first electric chair. In BLOD AND VOLTS, Th. Metzger uses a unique synthesis of scholarship, storytelling and cultural critique to present a clear and compelling story: America struggling to define itself through scientific innovation. N° de réf. du vendeur CIN1570270600G
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Vendeur : beat book shop, Boulder, CO, Etats-Unis
Trade Pa;perback. Etat : Very Good. never previously owned. N° de réf. du vendeur 113063
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Vendeur : Cat's Curiosities, Pahrump, NV, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Near Fine. No Jacket. Dated 5/1/97, inscribed & signed (well, it's a scribble -- they no longer teach penmanship in the schools) by author Th. Metzger. 1-3/4-inch soft diagonal crease to bottom corner of front wrap. In a special building at the electrically illuminated Chicago World's Fair of 1893, Nikola Tesla was the hero of the age, "seen receiving through his hands currents of more than 200,000 volts, . . . manifesting themselves in dazzling streams of light. . . In Sing Sing, Dannemora, Auburn, prisoners waited in cages to be strapped into a chair, killed, and quickly forgotten. But Tesla stood before awed crowds, a tall gaunt man who played with the basic constituents of nature, like a shaman or priest. Celebrated as the greatest electrical genius of his century, he was transformed by the same "godlike power" which, in secret basement chambers, cooked prisoners to death, nameless sacrificial animals." 191 pp. including Notes and Bibliography. Reduced from $33. Inscribed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 012302
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Vendeur : Paper Oddities, Wantage, NJ, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very well kept complete copy, light wear, unmarked with well kept jacket (if issued), may have exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount. N° de réf. du vendeur 1M5000006YQQ_ns
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9781570270604. N° de réf. du vendeur 7084026
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Vendeur : Anybook.com, Lincoln, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,400grams, ISBN:9781570270604. N° de réf. du vendeur 8681376
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Vendeur : San Francisco Book Company, Paris, France
Paperback. Etat : Very good. Paperback Octavo. wraps, 191 pp covers lightly worn Standard shipping (no tracking) / Priority (with tracking) / Custom quote for large or heavy orders. N° de réf. du vendeur 85892
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Vendeur : BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, Etats-Unis
paperback. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! N° de réf. du vendeur Q-1570270600
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