William Travers Jerome Francis Garvan (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a sensational early 20th-century murder case that captivated the nation. The author meticulously reconstructs the events leading up to the tragic shooting of Stanford White, a prominent architect, by Harry Kendall Thaw, a wealthy socialite, on the rooftop theatre of Madison Square Garden. The narrative centres on the complex relationships and motivations of the individuals involved, particularly the love triangle between Thaw, White, and Evelyn Nesbit, a young actress and model. The author explores the themes of obsession, jealousy, and revenge, as Thaw becomes fixated on Nesbit's past relationship with White. Through detailed accounts of witness testimonies, letters, and legal proceedings, the book offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of the Gilded Age, where wealth and status often intersected with scandal and tragedy. The author examines the role of the media in shaping public perception of the case and the legal strategies employed by both the prosecution and the defence. By shedding light on the complexities of human emotions and the societal factors that contributed to this infamous crime, this book provides a thought-provoking exploration of justice, morality, and the dark side of the American Dream. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. 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. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.