The horrid effects of gambling, exemplified in the atrocious murder of Mr. William Weare, who was first treacherously inveigled to and then cruelly butchered by his associates, in Gill's Lane, Herts : together with The remarkable trial and conviction of J
Bibliographic Citation:
The horrid effects of gambling, exemplified in the atrocious murder of Mr. William Weare, who was first treacherously inveigled to and then cruelly butchered by his associates, in Gill's Lane, Herts : together with The remarkable trial and conviction of John Thurtell and Joseph Hunt, for the murder : including Thurtell's eloquent defence, his demeanor previous to and throughout the trial, and a particular account of his conduct at the place of execution. London : Printed by and for Hodgson & Co., No. 10, Newgate-Street, [1824?]
Publisher:
Printed by and for Hodgson & Co., No. 10, Newgate-Street, [1824?]
Notes:
  • "Trial of Thurtell and Hunt": p. 11-36.
  • Trial held at the Court House, Hertford, Jan. 6-7, 1824.
  • "Embellished with a portrait of John Thurtell, and a coloured engraving, descriptive of four of the principal scenes connected with this unparalleled murder."
  • Frontispiece has imprint: Pub. by Hudgson & Co., Newgate St. Jan. 14, 1824.
  • "Price Sixpence."
  • Title page and frontispiece only.
  • Hand-coloured frontispiece probably by Robert Cruikshank.
  • Copy in McGill Library's Rare Books and Special Collections: 1 in a collection of 57 title pages and frontispieces from 1820 to 1828 that represent a better technique than some earlier examples as the strong colours are not applied as carelessly as some of the earlier and cheaper booklets; accession number: 359087.
Physical Description:
text.chapbook.black and white, 19 cm.
Language:
English
Chapbook Category:
Miscellaneous
Digital Collection:
McGill Library's Chapbook Collection
Sponsor:
The McGill Library's Chapbook Collection was made possible through a generous donation from the Harold Crabtree Foundation.
Copyright:
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Chapbook Identifier:
PN970_R63_no_25_elf