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Anonymous |
| LoC No. |
06033810
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| Title |
Life and Confession of Ann Walters, the Female Murderess!!
Also the Execution of Enos G. Dudley, at Haverhill, N. H., May 23, 1849. To Which Is Added the Confession of Mary Runkle, Who Was Executed for Murder.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Skinner's Publication Rooms,1849.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images Courtesy of Cornell University Law Library, Trial Pamphlets Collection)
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| Summary |
"Life and Confession of Ann Walters, the Female Murderess!!" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, likely around the early 1850s. This book presents a series of confessions detailing the heinous crimes committed by Ann Walters, a female murderer, amidst a backdrop of societal expectations of femininity and morality. It aims to shock and provide moral lessons through the clarity of the crimes and the consequences faced by those involved. The narrative dives deep into the chilling life of Ann Walters, who orchestrated a series of cold-blooded murders under the guise of hospitality. From poisoning her husband to committing acts of brutal violence against her guests, the book outlines her manipulation and malevolence in a merciless journey through her criminal endeavors. Walters’ story is intertwined with her family's history of crime, painting a portrait of a woman driven by greed and a complete lack of empathy. The book also reflects on the broader implications of morality, justice, and the nature of evil, serving as both a cautionary tale and an examination of human depravity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
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| Subject |
Walters, Ann Smith, 1812-1844
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| Subject |
Dudley, Enos G., -1849
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| Subject |
Runkle, Mary
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66900 |
| Release Date |
Dec 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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