Lives Of The Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences Vol 2
'Lives Of The Most Remarkable Criminals Who have been Condemned and Executed for Murder, the Highway, Housebreaking, Street Robberies, Coining or other offences Vol 2' Summary
This collection, assembled by prison inspector Arthur Hayward, presents a chilling panorama of the lives and crimes of individuals who met their demise on the gallows or through other forms of legal retribution. It chronicles the lives of notorious criminals who engaged in diverse offenses, including highway robbery, housebreaking, coining, and acts of violence. The book delves into their motivations, crimes, trials, and ultimate fates. Each chapter offers a detailed account, often derived from contemporary newspaper accounts and official records, painting a vivid picture of the individual's life and the circumstances surrounding their crimes. Readers encounter a diverse cast of characters, from cunning masterminds to desperate individuals driven by circumstance. The book, though stark in its language and descriptions, serves as a compelling historical record of the criminal justice system and the social conditions of 18th-century England.Book Details
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