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Once a Jolly Hangman - Alan Shadrake
Once a Jolly Hangman by Alan Shadrake is a true-crime and investigative account centred on the life and work of a Singaporean executioner. The book explores the history of capital punishment in Singapore through the experiences of the hangman, including the executions he carried out and the personal and moral realities of performing such work. It also examines the legal system surrounding the death penalty and raises questions about justice, punishment and the human cost of execution.

Once a Jolly Hangman - Alan Shadrake

SKU: 9781742663739C
$3.00Price
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  • Genre:

    Crime, Historical, Non-Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Good

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

Book Condition Guide:

Like New:  Although this book is second hand, it's previous owner showed it a lot of respect, or didn't get the chance to show it any love. 

Good:  For a second hand book, it's still in quite good condition. Minimal issues with covers and pages.

Fair:  These books have been shown quite a bit of loving, and are now showing the signs of such love. Can be issues with covers and pages. 

Damaged:  The type of damage will be listed.

Old:  These books have been around a while, so even though they've still got love to give, they may require a softer touch. 

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