Some Distinguished Victims of the Scaffold by Horace Bleackley
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| Author | Bleackley, Horace, 1868-1931 |
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| LoC No. | a11000280 |
| Title | Some Distinguished Victims of the Scaffold |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Some Distinguished Victims of the Scaffold" by Horace Bleackley is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores notorious figures who met their ends on the gallows, particularly throughout the 18th and early 19th centuries, presenting detailed narratives about their crimes and trials. Central to the opening portion is the case of Mary Blandy, whose tragic downfall stems from a toxic love story that leads her to poison her father. The beginning of the book introduces the complex story of Mary Blandy, detailing her family background and the influential dynamics between her, her parents, and her lover, Captain William Cranstoun. As the narrative unfolds, it depicts Mary’s entangled emotions and desires against the societal expectations placed upon her. Following the death of her father due to arsenic poisoning—subtly linked to her lover's manipulative schemes—the story vividly captures her trial, public perception, and the poignant tragedy of her fate as a parricide, ultimately leading to her execution. The opening sets a captivating premise that promises an in-depth exploration of crime and societal attitudes during a turbulent historical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Trials -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Criminals -- Great Britain |
| Subject | Executions and executioners |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52301 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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