Hannah Mary Tabbs and the disembodied torso :

Gross, Kali N., 1972-

Hannah Mary Tabbs and the disembodied torso : a tale of race, sex, and violence in America / Kali Nicole Gross. - New York Oxford University Press 2018 - 220 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-211) and index.

Contents
Machine generated contents note: ch. One Handle with Care
ch. Two The Woman Found
ch. Three To Do Him Bodily Harm
ch. Four Wavy Hair and Nearly White Skin
ch. Five Held for Trial
ch. Six A Most Revolting Deed.

9780190860011


Tabbs, Hannah Mary.


Murder--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Case studies.
Family violence--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Case studies.
African Americans--Social conditions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--19th century.
African American women--Social conditions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--19th century.
Racially mixed people--Social conditions--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--19th century.

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