Hangings and Lynchings in Dallas County, Texas

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The book chronicles the history of hangings and lynchings in Dallas County, Texas, from 1853 to 1920, detailing notable cases such as Jane Elkins, the first woman legally hanged in Texas, and the tragic fate of young men lynched for alleged crimes. It highlights the stories of individuals like Reuben "Rube" Johnson, who was lynched for refusing to testify falsely, and Henry Miller, convicted for murdering a police officer. The account culminates with Fred Douglas, marking the end of legal hangings in the county.