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PISTOLS AT TEN PACES by Wm. O. Stevens

PISTOLS AT TEN PACES

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Pub Date: Oct. 15th, 1940
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin

This is the story of the code of killing, which reached its height in mid 19th century America. Formalities and curiosities of the code, with regional variations; famous duels; the cult of murder, based on bravado, fashion and public opinion. For those interested -- here it is. But I should think it would be very limited.