The Birth of The Chocolate City
- 96pagine
- 4 ore di lettura
Find out how fashionable eighteenth-century York became the capital of chocolate.
Summer Strevens Libri
Summer Strevens intreccia sapientemente la sua passione di sempre per la ricerca storica nella sua narrativa. Il suo stile letterario è caratterizzato da una narrazione meticolosa e da dettagli immersivi che trasportano i lettori nel passato. Strevens eccelle nel dare vita a eventi e figure storiche attraverso la sua prosa distintiva. Le sue opere sono apprezzate per la loro autenticità e la loro capacità di affascinare sia gli appassionati di storia che gli estimatori di narrativa.
York
- 128pagine
- 5 ore di lettura
Delve into the darker aspects of York's history through a collection of true-life crimes, showcasing a range of offenses including murders, poisonings, and highway robberies. This compilation not only recounts the criminal acts but also explores the severe punishments faced by the offenders. Featuring previously unpublished cases and a diverse array of historical sources, it offers a captivating glimpse into the city's criminal underworld, appealing to true crime enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
The first comprehensive re-telling of Mary Channing's life and death since the sensationalised publication chronicling her criminality and dramatic demise appeared in print in 1706.
The first time that detailed medical evidence had been presented in a court of law on a charge of murder by poisoning, and the first time that any court had accepted toxicological evidence in an arsenic poisoning case.
Exploring the origins, history and culture behind over two hundred 'curiosities' from across the region, some of which have not been revealed in print before.
The first comprehensive re-telling of Mary Bateman's life and death since the sensationalised publication chronicling her criminal career appeared in print in 1811.