In October of 1887, a young woman named Hattie Woolsteen was accused of murdering her married lover, Los Angeles dentist Charles Harlan. The subsequent trial captivated the public as few incidents had done before. The idea of a female murderer was particularly disturbing in 19th-century America, and the public quickly labeled her a fiend and a "she-devil." But despite the overwhelming evidence against the accused, Hattie Woolsteen was not only acquitted of the charge, but emerged as the victim in this sordid drama. As the public grappled with the details of Hattie's alleged crime, she became a symbol of female victimization and gender inequality--as well as an unlikely champion of women's rights.
This book provides the fascinating and lurid details of the Hattie Woolsteen murder case within the context of 19th-century American social history, allowing readers to view this event in historical perspective. Its chapters examine the various factors that influenced public opinion about the case and its outcome, including Victorian attitudes about gender roles and women's place in American society as well as sexuality and crime, common concerns about the societal consequences of rapid urbanization, the power of the Victorian-era press in shaping public opinion, and the subjective nature of the criminal justice system in that time period.
Автор: Lamb Название: Victorian Magic ISBN: 1138193771 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138193772 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 38780.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: First published in 1976. This title brings the Victorian era to life with stories of its spectacular leading magicians, conjurers, illusionists, escapologists, scientific experimenters and tricksters. Geoffrey Lamb describes the kind of people they were and the kind of things they did, whilst keeping intact the mystery surrounding their feats. This skilful reconstruction of this branch of nineteenth-century entertainment gives us a fascinating insight into Victorians and how they liked to be amused. This title will be of interest to students of history.
Автор: Gordon, Eleanor Nair, Gwyneth Название: Murder and morality in victorian britain ISBN: 071908069X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780719080692 Издательство: INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES UK Рейтинг: Цена: 28150.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Explores the life of Madeleine Smith, who in 1857 was tried for poisoning her secret lover. Charting the course of this illicit relationship and Madeleine`s subsequent trial, this title draws on a range of sources to pursue themes such as the nature of gender relations and the extent of women`s social and commercial activities.
Автор: Cole William E. Название: Bullion Bend: Confederate Stagecoach Robbers, Murder Trials, and the California Supreme Court - Oh My! ISBN: 1935953907 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781935953906 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 22060.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The cast of real-life characters features California Confederates, Copperhead citizens, Civil War drama, court judges, and convicted criminals. The setting moves throughout California cities, courthouses, castles, jails, and prisons. This little-remembered piece of California history will stretch your imagination.
Автор: Tucker Holly Название: City of Light, City of Poison: Murder, Magic, and the First Police Chief of Paris ISBN: 0393355438 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780393355437 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 13720.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Appointed to conquer the "crime capital of the world", the first Paris police chief faces an epidemic of murder.
Автор: Neligh Ian Название: Gold!: Madness, Murder, and Mayhem in the Colorado Rockies ISBN: 1513260677 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781513260679 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 30340.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Ian Neligh takes an unflinching look at the people and places gripped by gold fever in the Colorado Rockies. A journey to find the source of gold`s enthralling power, and a fascinating chronicle of fortune hunters both past and present.
Автор: Burtinshaw Kathryn Название: Madness, Murder and Mayhem ISBN: 1526751372 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781526751379 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 22950.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Using three landmark cases, this book explains how criminal insanity was defined in law in nineteenth century Britain.
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