Butchers. Extremely brutal and little-known criminals from the last century

Butchers. Extremely brutal and little-known criminals from the last century

Discover the world of horrifying murders that once made headlines but are now hidden from view. Meet a Civil War veteran who committed a nightmarish mass murder. Uncover the mystery of a 19th-century female killer who sent her husbands and... children to their graves. Draw conclusions about the "Bluebeard" of the gilded age, whose victims number in the dozens. Get to know an award-winning World War I hero who became the mastermind behind one of the most infamous murders in history. Shechter not only sheds light on these crimes, he weaves excerpts from newspapers of the era into his narrative, revealing a window into the past. You will witness how society, trial participants, and the media perceived these shocking events. You will be amazed at his ability to recreate these gruesome scenes with such precision that it feels as if you were there yourself.

Author: Гарольд Шехтер

Printhouse: Eksmo

Series: Dark Archives. Books on Terrifying Experiments and Practices on People

Age restrictions: 18+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785041991296

Number of pages: 304

Size: 213x139x26 mm

Cover type: soft

Weight: 290 g

ID: 1690608

Discover the world of horrifying murders that once made headlines but are now hidden from view. Meet a Civil War veteran who committed a nightmarish mass murder. Uncover the mystery of a 19th-century female killer who sent her husbands and children to their graves. Draw conclusions about the "Bluebeard" of the gilded age, whose victims number in the dozens. Get to know an award-winning World War I hero who became the mastermind behind one of the most infamous murders in history. Shechter not only sheds light on these crimes, he weaves excerpts from newspapers of the era into his narrative, revealing a window into the past. You will witness how society, trial participants, and the media perceived these shocking events. You will be amazed at his ability to recreate these gruesome scenes with such precision that it feels as if you were there yourself.

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