The Agony of Murder is a book written by a prisoner, John Davis, in 1859. The book describes the author's feelings while he was under sentence of death and in imminent danger of execution. Davis provides a harrowing account of his experiences as a condemned man, including his thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions. He describes the anguish and despair he felt as he awaited his execution, the fear and uncertainty that consumed him, and the sense of isolation and helplessness that he experienced. The book is a powerful ...
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The Agony of Murder is a book written by a prisoner, John Davis, in 1859. The book describes the author's feelings while he was under sentence of death and in imminent danger of execution. Davis provides a harrowing account of his experiences as a condemned man, including his thoughts, emotions, and physical reactions. He describes the anguish and despair he felt as he awaited his execution, the fear and uncertainty that consumed him, and the sense of isolation and helplessness that he experienced. The book is a powerful testament to the human cost of capital punishment and the devastating impact it can have on those who are sentenced to die. It is a poignant reminder of the need for compassion and mercy in the criminal justice system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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