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Highlights
- From Confederation in 1867 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1976, 704 people were hanged in Canada.
- About the Author: Lorna Poplak is a writer, editor, and researcher, with a fascination for the stories behind the facts of Canadian history.
- 208 Pages
- True Crime, Murder
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About the Book
From Confederation in 1867 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1976, 704 people were hanged in Canada. The book examines how trial, conviction, and punishment operated then, and the relevance of capital punishment today. It profiles notable individuals: victims, murderers, judges, jurors, the wrongfully convicted ... and the hangman.Book Synopsis
From Confederation in 1867 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1976, 704 people were hanged in Canada. The book examines how trial, conviction, and punishment operated then, and the relevance of capital punishment today. It profiles notable individuals: victims, murderers, judges, jurors, the wrongfully convicted ... and the hangman.Review Quotes
Fascinating... Drop Dead shines a light on a dark history. Yet, thanks to Poplak's ability as a storyteller, as well as the inclusion of images and a well-curated bibliography, her book is, dare I say, an enjoyable read.
About the Author
Lorna Poplak is a writer, editor, and researcher, with a fascination for the stories behind the facts of Canadian history. She lives in Toronto.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .76 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: True Crime
Sub-Genre: Murder
Publisher: Dundurn Press
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Lorna Poplak
Language: English
Street Date: August 22, 2017
TCIN: 1001235515
UPC: 9781459738225
Item Number (DPCI): 247-23-4866
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 0.76 pounds
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