A dictionary of true crime : a reference guide to the dark and curious crimes of British history
Wade, Stephen (Crime historian)2024
Books, Manuscripts
'A Dictionary of True Crime' is a guide to the most compelling cases of extreme and violent crime in the writing files, from the 17th century to present day. Amongst notorious criminals like Jack the Ripper and the Moors Murderers, lesser-known but provoking cases which have occupied the writer's mind for some time are also discussed, with questions and theories posed, such as those of Walter Rowland, who was twice sentenced to die, and Louie Calvert who, Wade argues, was innocent of the crime for which she was hanged. As well as murder, other crimes, including baby farming, arson and treason are also discussed, along with criminals such as gangsters, pirates and highwaymen and punishments including hanging, flogging and being burnt at the stake.
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Barnsley : Pen & Sword True Crime, 2024.Barnsley : Pen & Sword True Crime, 2024.
Collation:
208 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9781399034494 (hbk)
Dewey class:
364.941
Language:
English
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BRN:
2924158