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Executioner Sanson and the humane side of death in Paris
An observer portraits Sanson the elder, Paris executioner, detailing his humane sensibilities and the social stigma of his office. The narrative contrasts his duties with private family life and touches on literary works and moral questions surrounding capital punishment.
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Hrash Lang Snr
Erbiy
Neon
Renkbliog
Vance Ee
Chandalas
Monsieur de Versailles
Isue
Tia
Sanson
Marrage
Paris
Gell
Iiresdful
Bavasiete
Royal Court
Saneon
Poe
Monsieur de Aris
Lacomer
Mr.Sanson
Grett
M.de Musue
le Derarr
Academy of Inscriptions
Wan
Burt
Rainsford
Imp
Virginia
Ana Angie
Ax Gace
Tan
Robiis
Bushfeld