Instigation Devil by Pearson Edmund (18 results)

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (true crime, criminology) A reading only copy. Boards/spine/hinges may be broken, detached, or missing. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes/highlighting, be heavily stained, or detached. May be missing non-text pages (e.g. end pages, half title, title, frontispiece.).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. With 8 black & white plates. xiii, 357 pages. 8vo. Hardcover, bound in black cloth. Small rubbed area on the spine, otherwise only minor wear. Former owner's name on the free front endpaper, otherwise clean, no markings or writing. Pages toned, with occasional foxing, especially adjacent to the plates. No dust jacket. Good.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Instigation of the Devil' is a captivating collection of true crime essays and historical murder mysteries written by Edmund Pearson, one of the most prominent chroniclers of American crime. This work explores a variety of fascinating and often bizarre cases from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, presented with the meticulous research and dry wit that defined Pearson's literary career. The narratives delve into the darker side of human nature, examining the motives and circumstances behind notorious killings and legal battles.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Instigation of the Devil' is a captivating collection of true crime essays and historical murder mysteries written by Edmund Pearson, one of the most prominent chroniclers of American crime. This work explores a variety of fascinating and often bizarre cases from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, presented with the meticulous research and dry wit that defined Pearson's literary career. The narratives delve into the darker side of human nature, examining the motives and circumstances behind notorious killings and legal battles.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First printing (Scribner A on the copyright page). 357 pp. plus illustrations. The binding is very slightly bowed. Otherwise fine in a square, sound binding with hinges intact. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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A clean sound copy of the FIRST EDITION [Scribners A ] with the ownership bookplate of James Gill W.S. Edinburgh to the paste down. (NB.Writer to the Signet. Senior Scottish Qualified Lawyers) Crown 8vo.xiii 357pps uncut Original publishers cloth.Slight damage to "Note" xi with loosely inserted ephemera.(illustrated) Scarce.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Instigation of the Devil" is a captivating collection of true crime essays and historical murder mysteries written by Edmund Pearson, one of the most prominent chroniclers of American crime. This work explores a variety of fascinating and often bizarre cases from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, presented with the meticulous research and dry wit that defined Pearson's literary career. The narratives delve into the darker side of human nature, examining the motives and circumstances behind notorious killings and legal battles.The collection serves as both a compelling anthology of criminal behavior and a nuanced piece of social history, reflecting the legal standards and public fascinations of its time. Pearson breathes life into these historical records, focusing on the human element of each tragedy rather than just the sensational details. By examining these cases through a scholarly yet accessible lens, "Instigation of the Devil" remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of the true crime genre and the historical landscape of criminal justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Instigation of the Devil" is a captivating collection of true crime essays and historical murder mysteries written by Edmund Pearson, one of the most prominent chroniclers of American crime. This work explores a variety of fascinating and often bizarre cases from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, presented with the meticulous research and dry wit that defined Pearson's literary career. The narratives delve into the darker side of human nature, examining the motives and circumstances behind notorious killings and legal battles.The collection serves as both a compelling anthology of criminal behavior and a nuanced piece of social history, reflecting the legal standards and public fascinations of its time. Pearson breathes life into these historical records, focusing on the human element of each tragedy rather than just the sensational details. By examining these cases through a scholarly yet accessible lens, "Instigation of the Devil" remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of the true crime genre and the historical landscape of criminal justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.