Duff xavier (5 Ergebnisse)

Trade Paperback. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. A nice clean straight book. 271 pages with black/white picture section.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: None Issued. First Edition. 279 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Paperback. Xavier Duff, Echo. Author: Xavier DuffBinding: PaperbackPublished: Echo, 2014Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in imageThis historical true crime collection chronicles the grim realities of capital punishment in Australia, presenting a series of compelling narratives about individuals who met their end at the gallows. It uncovers the social and legal contexts surrounding these executions, illustrating the often-harrowing circumstances that led to such ultimate sentences. The author meticulously details each case, offering a stark look into a bygone era of justice and its profound human cost. Readers will find a sobering account of historical events, shedding light on the evolution of the justice system and societal attitudes towards crime and punishment. Paperback.…

1st edition softback with stiff wrappers As New octavo 280pp., b/w plates, sources, Draws on court records and newspaper reports to paint a vivid picture of how people came to be found guilty of capital crimes. It also uncovers the injustices and traces the rising course of dissent eventually saw hanging abolished.…

Softcover. Zustand: Very Good. Mid-section of black and white illustrations and photos. Over almost two centuries , some 1700 men and women were sent to the gallows in Australia.