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The executioner's bible : the story of every British hangman of the twentieth century

Fielding, Steve, 1961-2008
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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.
Main title:
The executioner's bible : the story of every British hangman of the twentieth century / Steve Fielding.
Author:
Fielding, Steve, 1961-
Imprint:
London : John Blake, 2008.
Collation:
xii, 291 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: 2007.
ISBN:
9781844546480 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.66092241364.660922
Language:
English
Subject:
Executions and executioners -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th century
Index terms:
Local Author
BRN:
544635
Bookmark link:
https://wigan.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=544635

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