Grave-robbers, Cut-throats and Poisoners of London
| Author | : Helen Smith |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 100 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1904153003 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781904153009 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Grave-robbers, Cut-throats and Poisoners of London by : Helen Smith
Download or read book Grave-robbers, Cut-throats and Poisoners of London written by Helen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London has been one of the richest breeding grounds for the master criminal, not least Jonathan Wild, self-appointed Thieftaker General, and London’s biggest crime lord. Who were the graverobbers and why did the craze for digging up corpses stop almost overnight? Why did so many Victorian children steal? Why was the petty thief Jack Sheppard such a huge celebrity in Georgian London? How did modern technology help capture the infamous poisoner Dr Crippen? Delve into the fascinating history of London’s criminal past.
