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From: YelloLeaf <>
Subject: WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP
Date: Thu, 02 Sep 1999 09:01:47 -0500


I have the following:

WISCONSIN DEATH TRIP, 1973, 1991 issue, Michael Lesy, Historical old
photos, 80 or so years old, photos, principally of the dead, misery,
diseases, dying, and factual accounts, most sad or bizarre. "An agonizing
journey behind the dream and into the bowels of Wisconsin's frontier
fairyland". American Gothic collection, many from old glass plate
negatives, from local papers & local gossip, outstanding photos and text,
homes, farms, many group photos, many names, ethnic photos, so many
families down with diphtheria, some losing 4 out of 5 of their children.
1000s of names of murders, suicides, and from natural causes, as well as
bizarre accidents. Brief family history notes. 289 large pages,
8 1/2" x 11". Soft cover, vg. $25 + $3 p/h

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