Project Gutenberg 2012-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 150 Cunningham, Francis 1785 1863 An account of the Death of Philip Jolin who was executed for the murder of his father, in the Island of Jersey, October 3, 1829 Transcribed from the 1830 Hatchard and Son edition by David Price "An Account of the Death of Philip Jolin" by Francis Cunningham is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text reflects on the tragic story of Philip Jolin, a young man executed for the murder of his father, which serves as a sobering exploration of crime, repentance, and the societal and familial influences that lead to such tragic outcomes. The narrative dives into the complexities of Jolin's actions, delving into his turbulent upbringing, the impact of alcohol, and eventual reflections on faith and redemption, inviting readers to grapple with the circumstances surrounding his life and death. The beginning of this account introduces Jolin's background, highlighting the violent environment in which he was raised, including his father's abusive behavior and the family's struggles with alcoholism. It details the events leading up to the murder, emphasizing Jolin's desperation and intoxication at the time of the crime. As Cunningham presents Jolin’s last days in prison, he focuses on the significant transformation in Jolin's mindset as he confronts the reality of his actions and begins to express genuine remorse. The opening portion illustrates a journey from despair to a poignant search for forgiveness and discusses the roles of various religious figures who guide him during this critical time, ultimately depicting his struggle for redemption amidst the darkness of his deeds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Jolin, Philippe, -1829 Trials (Murder) -- Jersey KD Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Law & Criminology Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery Category: History - Other Category: Religion/Spirituality 134729 2025-06-16T16:40:43.516717 text/html 131849 2012-10-22T17:08:55 text/html 47885 2012-10-22T17:11:50 text/html application/zip 125639 2025-06-16T16:40:49.872132 application/epub+zip 125557 2025-06-16T16:40:46.868143 application/epub+zip 117337 2025-06-16T16:40:45.525622 application/epub+zip 275409 2025-06-16T16:40:52.054120 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262442 2025-06-16T16:40:49.032106 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 253199 2022-09-18T19:01:44.927266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123307 2025-06-16T16:40:43.179688 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123125 2012-10-22T17:07:20 text/plain; charset=utf-8 45610 2012-10-22T17:11:50 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18545 2025-06-16T16:40:52.189095 application/rdf+xml 15759 2025-06-16T16:40:46.098109 image/jpeg 3687 2025-06-16T16:40:45.802642 image/jpeg 123610 2025-06-16T16:40:43.530621 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog