Death By Rope: An Anthology of Canadian Executions (Volume One: 1867-1923) - Pfeifer, Jeffrey

Clean, tight, unmarked; slight wear to inside corners; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; This book traces the stories of the men and women from 1867 to 1923 who had been sentenced to death, and details the crimes they committed as well as their final steps on the gallows. The book provides the opportunity to gain a vivid and fascinating look at some of the most notorious crimes perpetrated in Canada. The accounts are based on an examination of contemporary newspaper reports and the capital case files of the Department of Justice. Every story present in this book represents a unique look at human nature and presents the reader with a dark, but important, aspect of Canadian history.
Near Fine
Soft cover
Vanity Press
2007
Regina, SK