Larson, Erik
Thunderstruck
- ISBN 13:
- 9781400080670
- author:
- Larson, Erik
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Crown Publishing Group (NY)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 480
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.9 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Thunderstruck tells the story of two men whose lives intersect during one of the greatest criminal chases in history. Hawley Crippen, a man with an unlikely claim to fame, and Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the wireless, are brought together by circumstance and fate.
Set against the backdrop of Edwardian London and the stormy coasts of Cornwall, Cape Cod, and Nova Scotia, this book takes us on a journey through the world of science and technology in the early 20th century. Marconi's quest to perfect his wireless invention was driven by incredible odds and relentless skepticism, while Crippen's life was marked by a tragic love affair that captivated the public.
With unparalleled narrative skills, Erik Larson guides us through this suspenseful tale of murder, love, and innovation, revealing the intricate web of events that led to one of the most infamous crimes in history. A gripping and meticulously researched account of two men whose lives were forever changed by their encounters with each other.
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