A Handbook on Hanging

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Exploring the grim realities of capital punishment, this work delves into the role of the hangman and the various methods of execution, including electrocution and gassings. Charles Duff combines dark humor with incisive commentary on the morality of state-sanctioned killing, addressing themes of justice, vengeance, and societal bloodlust. Through vivid anecdotes of both innocent victims and botched executions, the book presents a provocative critique of the death penalty's implications in modern America.