The executioner's bible : the story of every British hangman of the twentieth century
Fielding, Steve, 1961-2007
Books, Manuscripts
Beginning at the turn of the 20th century, this title tells the stories of Britain's last hangmen, among them William Billington and Albert Pierrepoint. It reveals the truth about how Britain hired and fired its hangmen and examines their stock in trade: the execution of convicted criminals.
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Author:
Imprint:
London : John Blake, 2007.
Collation:
xii, 291 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.
ISBN:
9781844544226 (hbk)1844544222 (hbk)
Dewey class:
364.6'6'0922'41364.66
Local class:
364.66
Language:
English
BRN:
376715