WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
The Great Harry Thaw Case; Or, A Woman's Sacrifice cover

The Great Harry Thaw Case; Or, A Woman's Sacrifice

By Benjamin H. Atwell
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

BiographiesCrime, Thrillers & MysteryHistory - AmericanLaw & Criminology

About This Book

A contemporary journalistic account chronicles a sensational murder and its aftermath, centering on a young actress's rise and the man who claims to avenge her. It reconstructs the shooter’s courtship and marriage, the victim's prominence, the fatal shooting during a public performance, and the upheaval of arrests, affidavits, witness testimony, and repeated trials. The narrative details medical and legal examinations of sanity, social scandal among elite circles, and conflicting personalities and evidence, presenting a vivid sequence of courtroom drama, personal disclosures, and public fascination with questions of culpability, reputation, and the interplay of love, revenge, and the law.

About the Author

Atwell, Benjamin H. portrait

Benjamin H. Atwell

Benjamin H. Atwell was an American author known for his work in the early 20th century. He gained attention with his notable book, "The Great Harry Thaw Case; Or, A Woman's Sacrifice," which explores themes of crime and morality through the lens of a sensational legal case. Atwell's writing reflects the societal issues of his time, particularly the complexities surrounding justice and personal sacrifice. His contributions to literature provide insight into the cultural landscape of his era.

You May Also Like

6 picks
"Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ cover "Billy" Sunday, the Man and His Message / With his own words which have won thousands for Christ by William T. Ellis "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer cover "Boots and Saddles"; Or, Life in Dakota with General Custer by Elizabeth Bacon Custer "Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life cover "Born of the Spirit;" or, Gems from the Book of Life by Zenas Osborne "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany cover "Brother Bosch", an Airman's Escape from Germany by Gerald Featherstone Knight "Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West cover "Buffalo Bill" from Prairie to Palace: An Authentic History of the Wild West by John M. Burke "Co. Aytch," Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment / Or, A Side Show of the Big Show cover "Co. Aytch," Maury Grays, First Tennessee Regiment / Or, A Side Show of the Big Show by Samuel R. Watkins