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Execution of the notorious William Burke the murderer, who supplied Dr. Knox with subjects
Execution of the notorious William Burke the murderer, who supplied Dr. Knox with subjects
The execution by hanging is taking place on a platform in a crowded metropolitian street; people are leaning out windows, sitting on roof tops, and fill the street around the platform and on into the background.
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