Burke & Hare

Burke & Hare

Owen Dudley Edwards

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Book 22x14x2.4 One hundred and sixty years ago, William Burke was hanged before 25,000 people for his part in murdering sixteen wretched victims. His partner in crime, William Hare , was given legal immunity for testifying against Burke and so got off scot free. The story of two men who terrorized the city.....

Genres: NonfictionTrue CrimeHistoryCrimeScotlandBiography19th Century

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