Jack The Ripper An Encyclopedia

Download or read book Jack the Ripper written by John J. Eddleston and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2001-10-10 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The book includes: descriptions of the locations where the bodies were found; detailed histories of the victims; profiles of key police officials and examinations of police procedures, investigations, blunders, and errors; details of prevailing myths about the case; a meticulous evaluation of all the chief suspects; comprehensive analysis of the existing literature; discussion of written communications ostensibly sent by the Ripper; and a closely reasoned and well-supported argument identifying the most likely suspect." "Maps, illustrations, a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and an index complete this comprehensive reference to a notorious chapter in British criminal history."--BOOK JACKET.