Executions in America: Over Three Hundred Years of Crime and Capital Punishment in America

The book explores the dramatic history of legal executions in the United States, spanning from the first Pilgrim hanged in 1630 to notorious cases like Ted Bundy in 1989. It vividly portrays the stories of the men and women who faced capital punishment, highlighting the evolution of the justice system and societal attitudes towards execution throughout American history. Frederick Drimmer provides an in-depth look at this controversial aspect of law and its impact on society.