- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Cosimo Inc (1 Dec 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1596057319
- ISBN-13: 978-1596057319
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 2.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,780,346 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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[W]e must be content to study in the microcosm of ordinary crime those instincts, selfish, greedy, brutal which, exploited often by bad men in the so-called cause of nations, have wrought such havoc to the happiness of mankind. It is not too much to say that in every man there dwell the seeds of crime; whether they grow or are stifled in their growth by the good that is in us is a chance mysteriously determined. As children of nature we must not be surprised if our instincts are not all that they should be. -from the Introduction Writing in the sobering aftermath of World War I, Irving's famed 1918 treatise on some of the most infamous murderers of his day is powerfully fueled by the then newfound recognition that the evil men do is not limited to criminals. But this remains, nevertheless, a hugely entertaining narrative of such villains as Charles Pearce, the "outstanding popular figure in nineteenth-century crime," a professional burglar brought down by a crime of passion; Robert Butler, who "desire[d] to acquire things by a short cut, without taking the trouble to work for them honestly"; the gentleman murderer Professor John W. Webster; and H. H. Holmes, who was "completely insensible to all feelings of humanity." Crime buffs and readers of 19th-century history will find a gruesome delight in these Remarkable Criminals. British author HENRY BRODRIBB IRVING (1870-1919) studied law at Oxford University, but turned to writing about legal matters only after a long, acclaimed career as an actor on the British stage. He also wrote Studies of French Criminals of the Nineteenth Century.
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"Charles Peace, or the Adventures of a Notorious Burglar," a large volume published at the time of his death, gives a full and accurate account of the career of Peace side by side with a story of the Family Herald type, of which he is made the hero. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
"Charles Peace, or the Adventures of a Notorious Burglar," a large volume published at the time of his death, gives a full and accurate account of the career of Peace side by side with a story of the Family Herald type, of which he is made the hero. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I've read a few of this 'Best of ...' type of book simply because they are free. Most are sufficient to ward off boredom.
This one was surprisingly good. It had the same old fashioned writing style and the stories were set in the 19th century. The stories were interesting though. I read them over a period of a week, never putting down my Kindle once I had started a story until I finished. They are all worth reading, giving you the background to the crime, an insight into the legal process [the French legal system in the 19th century was definitely different to UK law and resulted in the demise of the criminal based on hearsay], and drawing out the personalities of those involved.
Use the book as a Kindle filler and you will be rewarded.
This one was surprisingly good. It had the same old fashioned writing style and the stories were set in the 19th century. The stories were interesting though. I read them over a period of a week, never putting down my Kindle once I had started a story until I finished. They are all worth reading, giving you the background to the crime, an insight into the legal process [the French legal system in the 19th century was definitely different to UK law and resulted in the demise of the criminal based on hearsay], and drawing out the personalities of those involved.
Use the book as a Kindle filler and you will be rewarded.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This book deals with criminals from the 19th century and so are not that well known, if they are known at all.I enjoy reading any murder/detective stories, whether true or fiction, and so found this book interesting. Unless the reader is interested in this type of thing then this is not for them.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
As a history book it was very good. It was however written in a strange and odd style which required some areas of re-reading to understand what was being said.
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it was my first ever kindle book purchased from amazon .
im really pleased with it .
not read it all yet but it is a good book up to now.
im really pleased with it .
not read it all yet but it is a good book up to now.
Published 2 days ago by ricky
remarkable stories on crimes and the criminal
If you enjoy crime and criminal stories this is the one for you many cases from all over the world, the method, the arrest and the court and final sentance, often the gallows.
Published 27 days ago by PommieT
A Book of Remarkable Criminals
What a waste of good kindle space, if I ever read anything totally useless before I don't remember it. What load of longwinded twaddle. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lillibetta
a book of remarkable criminals
I found the book so boring that I do not think I will be able to string together twenty words. There, I managed it.I could not get past the first dozen pages before I deleted it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by eff dubble u
French crime and criminals
I downloaded this book free looking for interesting titbits about nineteenth century crime. partly as research and partly for fun, and it provided exactly that. Read more
Published 4 months ago by K. Darby
Glad it was Free
I usually love stories about criminals, real or fictional, but this was such a turgid read, how could anyone make these crimes so boring? Read more
Published 4 months ago by paulinemac
Not for me
I did not enjoy this book and failed to complete it. I found the style of writing tedious. It did not capture my interest and make me want to read more.
Published 5 months ago by TonyT
Disappointed
The subject matter is incredibly interesting but somehow the book is a complete disappointment. Very, very boring in every way it is possible to be boring. Read more
Published 5 months ago by kindler
could have been much better
had this book had some decent editing. While the subject matter was fascinating, and I didn't mind the somewhat old fashioned language - as the book was from c1900 or thereabouts -... Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Turner
bored bored bored
Even though its a freeby it really was a yawnfest ! shame its not a paperback because ive got a wobbly table and that would be a good use for it
Published 6 months ago by cally
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