Hang Man: The Life And Times Of Alexander Green Public Executioner To The Colony Of New South Wales
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Ray & Richard Becket
Binding: Hardback
Published: Nelson, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and worn DJ under clear cover. Chipping to perimeter of board. Tanning to pastedown, block and some pages. Back pastedown ripped.
This historical biography chronicles the stark existence of a public executioner in early colonial Australia. It uncovers the grim duties and personal struggles of Alexander Green, offering a unique perspective on the justice system and societal norms of New South Wales. The narrative details the brutal realities of capital punishment during a formative period, illustrating the profound impact such a role had on both the individual and the community. This compelling account presents a vivid, unvarnished look at a dark chapter in Australian history.
Author: Ray & Richard Becket
Binding: Hardback
Published: Nelson, 1980
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and worn DJ under clear cover. Chipping to perimeter of board. Tanning to pastedown, block and some pages. Back pastedown ripped.
This historical biography chronicles the stark existence of a public executioner in early colonial Australia. It uncovers the grim duties and personal struggles of Alexander Green, offering a unique perspective on the justice system and societal norms of New South Wales. The narrative details the brutal realities of capital punishment during a formative period, illustrating the profound impact such a role had on both the individual and the community. This compelling account presents a vivid, unvarnished look at a dark chapter in Australian history.