Excerpt from The Canadian Brigands!!: An Intensely Exciting Story of Crime in Quebec, Thirty Years Ago!!
But the guilty cannot remain quiet in their transgressions, and thus avoid their punishment they are their own informers. The men who, up to this time had eluded all the vigilance of pursuit, were fast weaving the snare that was to entrap them - ih their haste to convert their spoils into money - journeying from Quebec to Brough ton to have it melted, and despising the caution which had hitherto been their shield, they dis covered upon themselves. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extraordinary first-hand account of a complex criminal conspiracy that plagued 19th-century Quebec. Through raw and unflinching confessions and court testimonies, the author unveils the motivations, strategies, and chilling audacity of an organized band of robbers who terrorized the city for years. Beyond the gripping narrative, this book delves into the societal context of the time, exploring the failures of law enforcement, the porous nature of social divides, and the profound impact of poverty and desperation on the trajectory of individuals. Ultimately, it underscores the significance of vigilance, accountability, and restorative justice in combating crime and its far-reaching consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260107121_0
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