Murders & Misdemeanours in Gloucestershire 1820-29
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Murders & Misdemeanours in Gloucestershire 1820-29 by Malcolm M Hall
In relating the cases heard in the Courts of the County Assize in Gloucestershire nearly two centuries ago this book offers a variety of examples of the sins and sinners of those days, together with a fascinating insight into the consequences of those wrongdoings. The punishments awarded varied considerably, from time spent in Gloucester Gaol or a House of Correction, where hard labour or floggings could be expected, to deportation or, the ultimate penalty, hanging. The reports reproduced in this book come from the Gloucester Journal, the local newspaper of the day. They introduce the reader to all of the characters in each case: the eloquent counsel, the equally eloquent judges, the many witnesses and the condemned themselves.
Michael M. Hall is a prolific Gloucestershire author, who is an expert in aviation and Victorian crime. Now retired he lives in Uley, Gloucestershire.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781848680463 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848680465 |
| Title | Murders & Misdemeanours in Gloucestershire 1820-29 |
| Author | Malcolm M Hall |
| Series | Murders And Misdemeanours |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-12-15 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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