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100 1 _aBerry, James,
_d1852-1913
245 1 0 _aMy Experiences as an Executioner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-08-13
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Paul Clark and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"My Experiences as an Executioner" by James Berry is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. It details the life and professional experiences of James Berry, who served as an executioner in England, sharing insights into the capital punishment process and the complexities of his role. The narrative aims to illuminate the realities of execution, and it seeks to address misconceptions about the executioner's duties and the nature of capital punishment. The opening of the book sets the stage for Berry's reflections on his unique profession, countering common negative perceptions associated with executioners. It presents Berry as a compassionate and thoughtful individual, with a focus on the humane aspects of his work. He discusses his personal struggles and the moral dilemmas he faces, establishing a narrative that is more introspective and analytical than sensational. Through this initial context, the text lays the groundwork for further exploration of Berry's thoughts on capital punishment, his methods, and personal anecdotes from his experiences executing condemned prisoners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aExecutions and executioners -- Great Britain
700 1 _aWard, H. Snowden
_q(Henry Snowden),
_d1865-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46579
999 _c87418
_d87418