| Description |
xiv, 362 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., map ; 25 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 309-312) and index. |
| Contents |
Prologue: the curse of St. Martinville -- Face of a killer -- Like shines in a rooster's tail -- To dry the tears of those who still weep here -- So many heart-breaking scenes -- A short story -- Those slips will happen -- the abysmal darkness -- We do not have any bad Negroes here any more -- For heaven's sake he's just a kid -- Nothing against the boy -- Murder at midnight -- A boy on the threshold of eternity -- Praying harder than ever -- Get to the law -- Weeping no tears -- Just like a movie star -- Better with an ax -- Strong and easy boy -- A disgraceful and inhuman exhibition -- My hell on earth -- Ruining my life -- See you on the other side -- The nerve to kill a man -- No matter how small. |
| 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.--From amazon.com. |
| Subject |
Francis, Willie.
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Capital punishment.
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| ISBN |
046500265X (alk. paper) |
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9780465002658 (alk. paper) |
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