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| Author | Anonymous |
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| LoC No. | 28007462 |
| Title | The Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley Poisonings, which lasted Twelve Days |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley Poisonings," is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on the sensational trial of William Palmer, a surgeon accused of the murder of John Parsons Cook through poisoning. The book examines the intricacies of the case, revealing Palmer's background, financial troubles, and the circumstances surrounding the death of Cook, while taking into account the public fascination and media coverage that enveloped the proceedings. The opening of the book introduces William Palmer as a medical professional with a troubled past and an increasing reliance on gambling. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about the tension mounting prior to the trial, Palmer's troubled financial situation, and the intricacies of his relationships with Cook and others involved in racing and betting. The text reveals the desperate circumstances leading up to Cook's mysterious death following a successful race, and sets the stage for an intense courtroom drama marked by allegations of deceit, manipulation, and the grim pursuit of financial gain. The gripping introduction establishes an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue that promises to captivate readers as the trial progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Subject | Trials (Murder) -- England -- London |
| Subject | Cook, John Parsons, -1855 |
| Subject | Palmer, William, 1824-1856 -- Trials, litigation, etc. |
| Subject | Trials (Poisoning) -- England -- London |
| Subject | Poisoning -- England -- Rugeley |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51135 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 77 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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