The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon: The True Story of Rhode Island's Last Execution

By Paul F. Caranci

On a frigid day in 1843, Amasa Sprague, a wealthy Yankee mill owner, left his mansion to check on his cattle. On the way, he was accosted and beaten beyond recognition, and his body was left facedown... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609498682
• ISBN13: 9781609498689
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"