What a Way to Go: The Guillotine, the Pendulum, the Thousand Cuts, the Spanish Donkey, and 66 Other Ways of Putting Someone to Death
Abbott, Geoffrey
ISBN 10: 0312366566 ISBN 13: 9780312366568
Published by St. Martin's Griffin, 2007
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In this wickedly humorous book, Geoffrey Abbott describes the effectiveness of instruments of torture and reveals the macabre origins of phrases such as gone west or drawn a blank. From the preparation of the victim to the disposal of the body, "What a Way to Go" covers everything you ever wanted to know about the ultimate penalty and a lot you never thought to ask.
About the Author: Geoffrey Abbott formerly worked for the RSPB. He now lectures part-time for the Field Studies Council. He is responsible for the plants and insects sections of the RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife.
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Title: What a Way to Go: The Guillotine, the ...
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: 2007
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