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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From Confederation in 1867 until the abolition of the death penalty in 1976, 704 people were hanged in Canada. The book examines how trial, conviction, and punishment operated then, and the relevance of capital punishment today. It profiles notable individuals: victims, murderers, judges, jurors, the wrongfully convicted ... and the hangman.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Shining a light on the dark history of hangings in Canada.</b><br/><br/>Take a journey through notable cases in Canada's criminal justice history, featuring well-known and some less-well-known figures from the past. You'll meet Arthur Ellis, Canada's most famous hangman, whose work outfit was a frock coat and striped trousers, often with a flower pinned to his lapel. And you will also encounter other memorable characters, including the man who was hanged twice and the gun-toting bootlegger who was the only woman every executed in Alberta.<br/><br/><i>Drop Dead: A Horrible History of Hanging in Canada</i> illustrates how trial, sentencing, and punishment operated in Canada's first century, and examines the relevance of capital punishment today. Along the way, learn about the mathematics and physics behind hangings, as well as disturbing facts about bungled executions and wrongful convictions.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Fascinating... <i>Drop Dead</i> shines a light on a dark history. Yet, thanks to Poplak's ability as a storyteller, as well as the inclusion of images and a well-curated bibliography, her book is, dare I say, an enjoyable read.-- "Canada's History"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Lorna Poplak is a writer, editor, and researcher, with a fascination for the stories behind the facts of Canadian history. She lives in Toronto.

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