Peschel, Bill
The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer (Rugeley Poisoner The)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781950347223
- author:
- Peschel, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Peschel Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 434
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Criminal Law,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Times Report of the Trial of William Palmer by Bill Peschel is a reprinted court transcript from 1856, edited and corrected for the first time. The trial drew the attention of royalty and inspired notable writers, including Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. The book includes over 60 woodcuts, more than 250 footnotes, and period maps of England and the Staffordshire region. This edition provides a fresh look at the trial of Dr. William Palmer, who was accused of murdering his friend under the guise of curing him. The book also includes a glossary of medical and scientific terms and profiles of the leading legal figures in the case. Originally published in 1856, this edition offers a unique insight into the mass-murdering country doctor and the trial that shocked Britain.
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