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The Italian Boy : Murder and Grave-Robbery in 1830s London
The Italian Boy Murder and GraveRobbery in 1830s London
Author: Sarah Wise
A fascinating historical investigation that brilliantly illuminates a macabre episode in 1830s London and brings the capital's underclass roaring back to life. — Towards the end of 1831, the authorities unearthed a series of crimes at Number 3, Nova Scotia Gardens in East London that appeared to echo the notorious Burke and Hare killings in E...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780224071765
ISBN-10: 0224071769
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 372
Edition: First Edition
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Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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A page turner! 1830s London. Bodysnatching. Suspiciously fresh corpses provided to anatomy schools. A fascinating look at the lower classes and the medical profession shortly before Victoria ascends the throne.



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