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Excerpt from Trial of Mrs. M'lachlanOn their way Mr. Fleming told Dr. Watson that, when he unlocked the bedroom door with the pantry key, there was already a key in the lock inside, which he struck out, and which fell within the room. The doctor examined the body, and found various wounds - over forty in number, as after wards appeared - upon the head, face, neck, and wrists, and also one remarkable bruise upon the lower part of the back. This...

Excerpt from The Riddle of the Ruthvens and Other StudiesFor my subjects, I have followed perhaps too much the direction of my own taste, except in one instance suggested to me by Mr. Andrew Lang, and others may not deem my choice commendable. Necessarily they vary in interest and value, but as was well observed of them in this connection by a generous critic (now, alas! No more): I recognise of course that you can make your nosegay but of the...

Excerpt from Trial of Captain PorteousOf the career of John Porteous, a name memorable in the traditions of Edinburgh, as well as in the records of criminal jurisprudence, before the fatal day when he steps into the limelight of the historic stage at the execution of Andrew Wilson, we have but one account, and that so violently partial as to defeat its own design. The anonymous author of a curious pamphlet, entitled The Life and Death of Capta...

Excerpt from Twelve Scots TrialsI wish to thank those friends to whose kindness I am indebted for some of the accompanying illustrations, especially Mrs. Stewart Smith, who has allowed me to reproduce her unpublished sketch of Major Weir's house, which forms the frontispiece to the present volume. The views of Dunecht House and the Clachan of Inverey are from photographs by Messrs. Valentine Sons, Dundee.About the PublisherForgotten Books publ...

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Originally published in 1929. Author: W. Teignmouth Shore Language: English Keywords: Social Sciences / Legal History Notable British Trials Series. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our cont...

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Within lie twelve vintage tales of true crime by master essayist William Roughead. Henry James himself once urged Roughead: Keep on with them all please, and continue to beckon me along the gallery that I can t tread alone and where, by your leave, I link my arm fraternally in yours: the gallery of sinister perspective just stretches in this manner straight away. Here you will find such Roughead classics as My First Murder: Featuring Jessie Ki...

Excerpt from Trial of Mrs. M'lachlan The present account of the trial of Mrs. Jessie M'Lachlan for murder in Glasgow, known as the Sandyford mystery, has been prepared from the following sources: -(1) The original record in the Books of Adjournal of the High Court of Justiciary, (2) "Copy of the Proceedings at the Trial of Jessie M'Intosh or M'Lachlan for Murder and Robbery at Glasgow in September, 1862, and of the Evidence taken at the subse...

Excerpt from Trial of Captain Porteous In presenting the following report of the trial of Captain Porteous, the text of which is that of the "Authentic Extract of the Proceedings, " printed by order of Parliament on 25th March, 1737, some apology would seem to be due for the modest place occupied in this volume by the actual trial. Occasion has, however, been taken to collect all information obtainable regarding the Captain's character and ca...

Excerpt from The Riddle of the Ruthvens and Other Studies As the Magician in the Eastern fable approached the Princess with his specious cry of new lamps for old, so I, unfortunately no enchanter, offer to the reader - a more wary customer - these fresh versions of ancient tales. The Magician was a wicked one and his purpose fraudulent, whereas I have striven to be an honest broker, having furbished up my wares to the best of my ability, I wa...

Excerpt from Trial of Deacon Brodie There will be found in the Appendix a copy of a ms. Register of Births and Deaths kept by Francis Brodie in his family Bible, together with some account of that interesting volume, from which it appears that William was the eldest of eleven children, most of whom died in infancy. The entry relating to his birth has been cut out of the Register, presumably on his public dis grace some forty-seven years later...

Excerpt from Twelve Scots Trials I wish to thank those friends to whose kindness I am indebted for some of the accompanying illustrations, especially Mrs. Stewart Smith, who has allowed me to reproduce her unpublished sketch of Major Weir's house, which forms the frontispiece to the present volume. The views of Dunecht House and the Clachan of Inverey are from photographs by Messrs. Valentine Sons, Dundee. About the Publisher Forgotten Book...

Excerpt from Trial of Oscar Slater The primary importance of the trial of Oscar Slater for the murder of Miss Marion Gilchrist, and that which well warrants its preservation in such permanent form as the present series affords, is the fact that a conviction was obtained by the Crown upon evidence as to identity based on personal impres sions, the corroboration supplied by the circumstantial evidence, though containing elements of strong suspi...

Excerpt from Glengarry's Way, and Other StudiesHere is popular warrant for the belief that even of a good thing we can have too much, and this being my third public appearance in the same role, the reader, how ever gentle, may be tempted to exclaim with the apocalyptic martyrs, How long? But as in this free and happy country of ours the accused is no longer gagged, I claim my statutory right to be heard in my own defence.About the PublisherFor...