The Life and Death of Mrs. Maria Bickford by Me. Clergyman of Brunswick

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Author Clergyman of Brunswick, Me.
Title The Life and Death of Mrs. Maria Bickford
A beautiful female, who was inhumanly murdered, in the moral and religious city of Boston, on the night of the 27th of October, 1845, by Albert J. Tirrell, her paramour, arrested on board the Ship Sultana, off New Orleans, December 6th
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Summary "The Life and Death of Mrs. Maria Bickford" by Me. Clergyman of Brunswick is a tragic historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life of Maria Bickford, a young woman whose beauty and misfortune lead her to a series of disastrous choices, culminating in her brutal murder by her lover, Albert J. Tirrell. It explores themes of fate, moral decay, and the vulnerabilities of women in a patriarchal society. At the start of the book, we learn about Maria’s troubled beginnings, marked by dark omens and an unusual sensitivity towards the world around her. From her childhood in Maine, where she experiences a mix of innocence and unique spiritual awakenings, we see her awkward transition into young adulthood filled with dreams and an eagerness for growth. However, fate intervenes bleakly when she falls into the seductive traps laid by dangerous men, leading her through despair and seduction, ultimately resulting in her tragic death. The opening portion sets the stage for a powerful examination of her life, already hinting at the societal critiques that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class KF: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United States
Subject Bickford, Mary Ann, 1824-1845
Subject Tirrell, Albert John, 1824-1880
Subject Murder -- Massachusetts -- Boston
Category Text
EBook-No. 56508
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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