Author : Hallie Rubenhold
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1328663817
Miscast in the media for nearly 130 years, the victims of Jack the Ripper finally get their full stories told in this eye-opening and chilling reminder that life for middle-class women in Victorian London could be full of social pitfalls and peril.
Author : Maxim Jakubowski
Publisher : C & R Crime
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 24,88 MB
Release : 2008-04-24
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1849015260
Updated and expanded edition of the fullest ever collective investigation into Jack the Ripper and the Whitechapel Murders. This volume collects not just all the key factual evidence but also 20 different arguments as to the identity of Jack the Ripper, such as that advanced by Patricia Cornwell. Contributions are from the world's leading Ripperologists, including William Beadle, Melvyn Fairclough, Martin Fido, Shirley Harrison, James Tully and Colin Wilson. The identity of Jack the Ripper has plagued professional historians, criminologists, writers and amateur enthusiasts. The many suspects include Montague John Druitt, Walter Sickert, Aaron Kosminski, Michael Ostrog, William Henry Bury, Dr Tumblety and James Maybrick. The only certainty is that Ripperologist have not found an invididual on whom they can all agree. The essays are supported by a detailed chronology, extensive bibliography and filmography.
Author : Stewart P Evans
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 24,47 MB
Release : 1997-02-20
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 0750953810
The name 'Jack the Ripper' is instantly recognised throughout the world, yet many people probably don't know that the famous nickname first appeared in a letter or that this was where the whole legend of Jack the Ripper really began. This title poses a controversial question: was 'Jack the Ripper' merely a press invention?
Author : Richard Jones
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2016-05-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780233004730
Jack the Ripper has haunted the world's imagination since his murderous reign drew to a close in 1888. Exploring the social context of the crimes, this invaluable survey includes police reports, letters purporting to be from the notorious killer, and newspaper clippings from the time. These documents enable readers to become armchair detectives, sifting through the evidence, sorting out the complex and contradictory theories, and assessing all the clues and conclusions gathered through the decades.
Author : Michael Burgan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,20 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 148147944X
Looks at one of historys most infamous serial killers known for committing gruesome murders in the late nineteenth-century who remains one of the world's most infamous criminals
Author : Donald Rumbelow
Publisher : Random House
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 22,73 MB
Release : 2016-02-18
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 075354993X
Fully updated and revised, Donald Rumbelow’s classic work is the ultimate examination of the facts, theories, fictions and fascinations surrounding the greatest whodunit in history. The Complete Jack the Ripper lays out all the evidence in the most comprehensive summary ever written about the Ripper. Rumbelow, a former London Metropolitan policeman, and an authority on crime, has subjected every theory – including those that have emerged in recent years – to the same deep scrutiny. He also examines the mythology surrounding the case and provides some fascinating insights into the portrayal of the Ripper on stage and screen and on the printed page. More seriously, he also examines the horrifying parallel crimes of the Düsseldorf Ripper and the Yorkshire Ripper in an attempt to throw further light on the atrocities of Victorian London.
Author : James Carnac
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 12,75 MB
Release : 2013-09-03
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1402280599
Delve into the mind of the enigmatic figure who struck fear into the hearts of Victorian London, as he reveals the untold truths behind his heinous murders—this is the story of Jack the Ripper in his own words. This gripping account takes you on a journey through the twisted psyche of Jack the Ripper, showcasing his sinister motives, meticulous planning, and macabre acts of violence. Uncover the elusive killer's chilling firsthand narrative, immersing yourself in the gritty atmosphere of 19th-century London. From the bloodstained alleyways to the dimly lit taverns, every page pulsates with the harrowing reality of Jack the Ripper's reign of terror. Unveil the shadows that shielded this mysterious figure and witness the horrors that gripped an entire city. Ultimately, you, the reader, must decide if this is simply one of the earliest historical fiction imaginings of the case—and a groundbreaking literary addition to the Ripper canon—or if it is the genuine autobiography of Jack the Ripper himself.
Author : Russell Edwards
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 46,62 MB
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 1493014072
After 125 years of theorizing and speculation regarding the identity of Jack the Ripper, Russell Edwards is in the unique position of owning the first physical evidence relating to the crimes to have emerged since 1888. This evidence is from one of the crime scenes, and has now been rigorously examined by some of the most highly-qualified forensic scientists in the country who have ascertained its true provenance. With the help of modern forensic techniques, Russell's ground-breaking discoveries provide conclusive answers to many of the most challenging mysterious surrounding the case.
Author : Paul Begg
Publisher : Robson Books Limited
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Jack the Ripper Murders, London, England, 1888
ISBN : 9781861056870
Using contemporary documents, police files, Home Office papers and newspaper reports, Jack the Ripper: The Facts recreates the notorious crimes and police investigation of 1888 to provide the best available overview of the 'Great Victorian Mystery', the greatest unsolved, true crime story of all time. Written by one of the world's foremost authorities on the case, this is a completely rewritten and fully updated edition of Begg's classic title Jack the Ripper. It follows the crimes chronologically and records the most significant events, witness testimonies and aspects of the police investigation. As well as objectively examining the primary police suspects, Begg provides a fascinating and authoritative insight into related political issues and background events.
Author : Alexandra Warwick
Publisher :
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 14,26 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
This edited work collects together some of the best academic work on the most important and sensational murder case of the 19th century.
