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Criminal Trials Illustrative Of The Tale Entitled The Heart Of Mid-Lothian

- Published From The Original Record (1818)

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""Criminal Trials Illustrative Of The Tale Entitled The Heart Of Mid-Lothian"" is a book written by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe and published in 1818. The book is a collection of criminal trials that inspired Sir Walter Scott's novel ""The Heart of Mid-Lothian"". The trials are presented in their original form, with detailed accounts of the proceedings and the verdicts. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of Scotland during the 18th century and the social conditions that led to the crimes. The trials cover a range of offences, including murder, theft, and forgery, and the book includes illustrations and maps to provide further context. Overall, ""Criminal Trials Illustrative Of The Tale Entitled The Heart Of Mid-Lothian"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the criminal justice system of Scotland in the 18th century and the inspiration behind one of Sir Walter Scott's most famous novels.With A Prefatory Notice, Including Some Particulars Of The Life Of Captain John Porteous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164614883
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 388
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x20 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 517 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 11. december 2024

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""Criminal Trials Illustrative Of The Tale Entitled The Heart Of Mid-Lothian"" is a book written by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe and published in 1818. The book is a collection of criminal trials that inspired Sir Walter Scott's novel ""The Heart of Mid-Lothian"". The trials are presented in their original form, with detailed accounts of the proceedings and the verdicts. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of Scotland during the 18th century and the social conditions that led to the crimes. The trials cover a range of offences, including murder, theft, and forgery, and the book includes illustrations and maps to provide further context. Overall, ""Criminal Trials Illustrative Of The Tale Entitled The Heart Of Mid-Lothian"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the criminal justice system of Scotland in the 18th century and the inspiration behind one of Sir Walter Scott's most famous novels.With A Prefatory Notice, Including Some Particulars Of The Life Of Captain John Porteous.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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