
Jack the Ripper
The Definitive History
Paul Begg(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 2. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
408 pages
978-1-4058-0712-8 (ISBN)
Description
In 1888 the Whitechapel area of London was the scene of some of the most brutal murders ever recorded in history - and yet the case of Jack the Ripper remains unsolved. Steering clear of wild conspiracy theories, and spurious attempts to advance new theories about the identity of the culprit, Paul Begg instead provides the facts behind one of the most infamous and grisly episodes of the Victorian era.
The book is a social history of Victorian East London as it is about the murders themselves. Begg argues that the case excited such interest precisely because of the notoriety of the East End at the time. Chronological coverage includes detailed accounts of the lives of each of the victims and an examination of the police investigation.
The book is a social history of Victorian East London as it is about the murders themselves. Begg argues that the case excited such interest precisely because of the notoriety of the East End at the time. Chronological coverage includes detailed accounts of the lives of each of the victims and an examination of the police investigation.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of the hardback edition:'Such an extensive and entertaining book has long been needed, and we are fortunate that Paul Begg has chosen to write it' Ripper Notes
'As good a general account of Jack the Ripper as exists' The Sunday Telegraph
'Rather than being another attempt to identify the culprit, this book examines the facts behind one of the most infamous and grisly episodes of the Victorian era.' Best of British
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
General
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 100 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4058-0712-8 (9781405807128)
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Person
Paul Begg
is a leading authority on the subject of Jack the Ripper. He regularly appears on TV documentaries on the Ripper, has advised the novelists Tom Clancy and Patricia Cornwell on the facts behind the mystery and has given talks to the FBI on the subject. He is a full time writer and current Editor of the Ripperologist magazine. His previous books include, Jack the Ripper: The Uncensored Facts (Robson, 1988) and the Jack the Ripper A-Z (Hodder).
is a leading authority on the subject of Jack the Ripper. He regularly appears on TV documentaries on the Ripper, has advised the novelists Tom Clancy and Patricia Cornwell on the facts behind the mystery and has given talks to the FBI on the subject. He is a full time writer and current Editor of the Ripperologist magazine. His previous books include, Jack the Ripper: The Uncensored Facts (Robson, 1988) and the Jack the Ripper A-Z (Hodder).
Content
CONTENTS
Ch. 1: INTRODUCTION ix
Ch. 2: THE EAST END 1
Ch.3: EMMA ELIZABETH SMITH 32
Ch. 4: THE BITTER CRY 39
Ch. 5: MARTHA TABRAM 62
Ch. 6: FLOUNDER AND FUMBLE, AND 'CATCH WHOM YOU CAN!' 70
Ch.7: THE MAIDEN TRIBUTE 128
Ch. 8: 'AT THE CRATER OF A VOLCANO' 163
Ch. 9: ANNIE CHAPMAN 187
Ch. 10: THE DOUBLE EVENT - ELIZABETH STRIDE 209
Ch. 11: CATHARINE EDDOWES 235
Ch. 12: DEAR BOSS 249
Ch. 13: MARY JANE KELLY 287
Ch. 14: THE GREAT VICTORIAN MYSTERY: WHO WAS JACK THE RIPPER? 315
Ch. 15: OTHER RIPPER SUSPECTS 356
INDEX
Ch. 1: INTRODUCTION ix
Ch. 2: THE EAST END 1
Ch.3: EMMA ELIZABETH SMITH 32
Ch. 4: THE BITTER CRY 39
Ch. 5: MARTHA TABRAM 62
Ch. 6: FLOUNDER AND FUMBLE, AND 'CATCH WHOM YOU CAN!' 70
Ch.7: THE MAIDEN TRIBUTE 128
Ch. 8: 'AT THE CRATER OF A VOLCANO' 163
Ch. 9: ANNIE CHAPMAN 187
Ch. 10: THE DOUBLE EVENT - ELIZABETH STRIDE 209
Ch. 11: CATHARINE EDDOWES 235
Ch. 12: DEAR BOSS 249
Ch. 13: MARY JANE KELLY 287
Ch. 14: THE GREAT VICTORIAN MYSTERY: WHO WAS JACK THE RIPPER? 315
Ch. 15: OTHER RIPPER SUSPECTS 356
INDEX