The Execution of Willie Francis

Author	: Gilbert King
Publisher	: Civitas Books
Total Pages	: 410
Release	: 2008
ISBN-10	: UOM:39015076181703
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Rating	: 4/5 ( Downloads)

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Book Synopsis The Execution of Willie Francis by : Gilbert King

Download or read book The Execution of Willie Francis written by Gilbert King and published by Civitas Books. This book was released on 2008 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiration behind "A Lesson Before Dying" meets the best of John Grisham as a young Cajun lawyer fights to save a black teenager from the electric chair. 16-page b&w photo insert.

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