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  • Hazardous Substances: 6 Key Books in the Study of Toxicology

    Industrial Poisoning from Fumes, Gases and Poisons of Manufacturing Processes, Trial of Mary Blandy, Plants Poisonous to Live Stock, etc.

    by Josef Rambousek, William Roughead, William Anderson Syme, Harold Cecil Long, Richard Mead ...
    Hazardous Substances: 6 Key Books in the Study of Toxicology is a definitive anthology that explores the multifaceted nature of toxicology through six seminal works that span diverse literary styles and periods. Bridging medical science and literary exploration, this anthology traverses the intricate relationship between humans and toxic substances. The collection delves into themes such as ... Read more

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  • The Trial of Oscar Slater

    The Infamous Trial of Innocence: A True Crime Saga

    by William Roughead ...
    In "The Trial of Oscar Slater," William Roughead masterfully narrates the infamous case of Oscar Slater, wrongfully accused and convicted of murder in early 20th-century Scotland. Through meticulous research and a captivating prose style, Roughead reconstructs the events surrounding the crime and the trial, intertwining legal analysis with social commentary of the era. The book serves as both a ... Read more

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  • Trial of Deacon Brodie

    Enriched edition. Exploring deception, morality, and duality in 18th century Edinburgh through various authors' perspectives

    by Various, Owen Bradshaw ...
    "Trial of Deacon Brodie" is a compelling dramatic exploration of morality, duality, and the human condition, inspired by the infamous real-life figure, William Brodie. Written by various contributors and set against the backdrop of 18th-century Scotland, this work blends elements of historical fact with fiction, employing a rich narrative style that harnesses the tension between public persona and ... Read more

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  • Trial of Mary Blandy

    Love, Betrayal, and Justice: The Notorious Trial of Mary Blandy

    by Various ...
    The "Trial of Mary Blandy" is a meticulously documented account of one of the most infamous legal cases in 18th-century England, centering on the charged narrative of Mary Blandy, a woman accused of murdering her father through arsenic poisoning. Employing a compelling blend of courtroom drama and psychological insight, this work captures the societal tensions of the time, highlighting prevailing ... Read more

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  • Trial of Dr. Pritchard

    by R. E. Pritchard ...
    A detailed account of the sensational murder trial that shocked Victorian Scotland and ended in Glasgow's last public hanging.In July of 1865, Dr. Edward William Pritchard was put on trial for the murder of his wife and mother-in-law. He slowly poisoned his wife, Mary Jane, while pretending to treat her for a mysterious illness. When her mother came to help care for her, Pritchard poisoned her, as ... Read more

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  • Nothing But Murder

    by William Roughead ...
    Within lie twelve vintage tales of true crime by master essayist William Roughead. Henry James himself once urged Roughead: “Keep on with them all please, and continue to beckon me along the gallery that I can’t tread alone and where, by your leave, I link my arm fraternally in yours: the gallery of sinister perspective just stretches in this manner straight away.”Here you will find such Roughead ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Murder Most Criminous

    The Cases of William Roughead, Father of Modern True Crime Literature

    by Stovall, William Roughead ...
    Murder Most Criminous: The Cases of William Roughead, Father of Modern True Crime LiteratureJim Stovall, Ed Caudill, William RougheadWilliam Roughead is among the founders and one of the great popularizers of the "true crime" genre as it blossomed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. By those truly familiar with the genre, he is well-known as the father of modern true-crime writing.Roughead ... Read more

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  • Trial of Mary Blandy

    by William Roughead, Editor ...
    "Mary Blandy (1720 – April 6, 1752) was a female murderer in 18th century England. In 1751, she poisoned her father, Francis Blandy, with arsenic. She claimed that she thought the arsenic was a love potion that would make her father approve of her relationship with William Henry Cranstoun, an army officer and son of a Scottish nobleman."--WikipediaThis edition features• illustrations• a linked ... Read more

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  • Murders & Misdemeanours in Gloucestershire 1820-29

    by Malcolm M. Hall ...
    Series series Murders & Misdemeanours
    In relating the cases heard in the Courts of the County Assize in Gloucestershire nearly two centuries ago this book offers a variety of examples of the sins and sinners of those days, together with a fascinating insight into the consequences of those wrongdoings. The punishments awarded varied considerably, from time spent in Gloucester Gaol or a House of Correction, where hard labour or ... Read more

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  • Science and the Criminal

    Enriched edition. Exploring Forensic Science, Criminal Psychology, and the Intersection of Literature and Science

    by C. Ainsworth Mitchell, Hailey Bishop ...
    In "Science and the Criminal," C. Ainsworth Mitchell presents a compelling exploration of the intersection between forensic science and criminal psychology during the late 19th century. Employing a rigorous analytical style, Mitchell examines cases that highlight the burgeoning influence of scientific methods in the realm of crime investigation. The work is meticulously structured, weaving ... Read more

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  • The Killer Bean of Calabar and Other Stories

    Poisons and poisoners

    by Peter Macinnis ...
    A triumphantly toxic tome. As a dedicated Macinnis fan, I relish this latest display of erudition, story-telling and fun. One of his very best.'Robyn Williams, Head, ABC Science UnitWas Abraham Lincoln really as mad as a hatter?Who poisoned Phar Lap?Can wallpaper really kill?Was Jack the Ripper an arsenic eater?Painting a broad canvas, from the early Egyptians to the arsenical tube wells in ... Read more

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  • The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders

    by Daniel Defoe ...
    Series series First Avenue Classics ™
    Life hasn't been generous to Moll Flanders. Moll's mother is in prison, so Moll is raised by a kind widow. As a teenager, Moll is seduced by the widow's oldest son, but he convinces her to marry his brother instead. This first husband dies a few years after, leaving Moll and her children without support. From that day on, Moll embarks on a quest to find a man with money. Instead, a series of ... Read more

    $3.99 USD