Description |
xiv, 362 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, map ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-347) and index. |
Summary |
The true story of how a young Cajun lawyer, Bertrand DeBlanc, fought to save 17-year-old Willie Francis from the electric chair. In deciding Willie's fate the courts and the country would be forced to ask questions about capital punishment that remain unresolved today. |
Subject |
Francis, Willie.
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Capital punishment -- United States.
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ISBN |
9780465002658 alkaline paper |
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046500265X alkaline paper |
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