- Hardcover
- New
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United KingdomRia Christie Collections
AbeBooks seller since March 25, 2015
Condition: New
US$ 48.69
Quantity: Over 20 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
In English.
Seller Inventory # ria9781443721875_new
- Title
- Classic Crimes
- Author
- Roughead, W N
- Publisher
- Hesperides Press
- Publication year
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1443721875
- ISBN 13
- 9781443721875
- Item weight
- 862 grams
First published in 1951, this fascinating collection of true crime stories offers a tantalizing peek into some of the most disturbed minds of 18th & 19th century Scotland. Recounting the murders and trials of the period, William Roughead's biting commentary and witty narrative - combined with his precise detail and legal know-how, will have you hooked from cover to cover.
"To my mind, one cannot have too much of a good murder."
Now regarded one of the fathers of the true crime genre, Roughead began his career as a Scottish lawyer before turning his hand to amateur criminology. Spending much of his life within the courtroom, he witnessed many of trials first hand, allowing him to grasp a precise and detailed perspective on the frequently savage circumstances.
The tales of cold-blooded murder in this edition feature some of the highly sensational true crimes of the past, and often provide a psychological insight to those on trial. Trials of the likes of Burke and Hare and Deacon Brody are joined with other, lesser known accounts of equally horrific felonies - all told in Roughead's scintillating manner.
An engaging collection of classic crime stories, this atmospheric read will appeal to those particularly interested in the notorious murders and trials of the Victorian period, and any with a penchant for true crime.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Luc Sante is the author of Low Life, Evidence, The Factory of Facts, Kill All Your Darlings, Folk Photography, and, most recently The Other Paris. He translated Félix Fénéon’s Novels in Three Lines and has written introductions to several other NYRB Classics, including Classic Crimes by William Roughead and Pedigree by Georges Simenon. A frequent contributor to The New York Review of Books, he teaches writing and the history of photography at Bard College.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Ria Christie Collections
Uxbridge, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 25, 2015
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 12 business days | 6 to 12 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 14.92 | US$ 17.16 |
Payment methods
Store description
Hello! Ria Christie Collections is an online venture that was initially set up in 2012 to sell books. We do not have a physical high street store. We are professional online booksellers. We only sell brand new books in perfect condition that we source from various suppliers and the publishers. Primarily, our aim is to provide an excellent service to all our customers. We always work as a team to achieve this. Our other objectives are to: 1. Ensure that all our products reach their destination quickly in a safe and secure manner 2. Answer to all our customer queries within 24 hours 3. Ensure that our customers are happy with their purchases 4. Provide all the items at a competitive price 5. Always listen to our customers Ria Christie Collections is not a registered company. It is a Sole Trader venture. Other key information is shown below: Contact Person Name: Rakesh Luchmun (Mr) Storefront Name: Ria Christie Collections Place of Establishment Address: Suite B; ARUN House; ARUN Building Arundel Road Uxbridge UB8 2RR United Kingdom E-Mail Address: riachristie@hotmail.co.uk VAT Number: GB 160 5650 25 We always work hard and aim to comply with all of Abebooks Policies. If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to write to us whether before or after a purchase. We promise to reply to you promptly and, in any case, within 24 hours. Thank you kindly! Yours sincerely Mr Rakesh Luchmun (Founder) and the Ria Christie Collections Team…
Specialty
Educational books, Textbooks, Fiction, Non- fictionSeller's business information
Ryefield Investments Limited
175 Pield Heath Road
Uxbridge, United Kingdom UB8 3NL
Terms of sale
All Returns and Refund are as per Abebooks policies.
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Thank you!