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What a way to go :
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Author:
Abbott, Geoffrey.
Published:
New York : Godalming Griffin, Melia [distributor].c2007
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
338 pages : 19 cm.
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Basalt Non Fiction
365.64 ABB
Description

A gruesomely hilarious and fascinating pop-history account of methods of execution from around the world and through the ages. In this wickedly humorous book, Geoffrey Abbott describes the effectiveness of instruments of torture and reveals the macabre origins of familiar phrases such as “gone west” or “drawn a blank.” Covering everything from the preparation of the victim to the disposal of the body, What a Way to Go is everything you ever wanted to know about the ultimate penalty---and a lot you never thought to ask.

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Basalt Non Fiction
365.64 ABB
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Feb 25, 2023
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Torture.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0312366566 (pbk.)

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Description
A gruesomely hilarious and fascinating pop-history account of methods of execution from around the world and through the ages. In this wickedly humorous book, Geoffrey Abbott describes the effectiveness of instruments of torture and reveals the macabre origins of familiar phrases such as “gone west” or “drawn a blank.” Covering everything from the preparation of the victim to the disposal of the body, What a Way to Go is everything you ever wanted to know about the ultimate penalty---and a lot you never thought to ask.
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APA Citation (style guide)

Abbott, G. What a way to go :. New York : Godalming, Griffin , Melia [distributor].c2007.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Abbott, Geoffrey. What a Way to Go :. New York : Godalming, Griffin , Melia [distributor].c2007.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Abbott, Geoffrey, What a Way to Go :. New York : Godalming, Griffin , Melia [distributor].c2007.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Abbott, Geoffrey. What a Way to Go :. New York : Godalming, Griffin , Melia [distributor].c2007,

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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