02925cam a22003733u 4500 67447 UtSlPG 20260610134546.0 m cr n 260607r20221820utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 28012598 UtSlPG en iso639-1 DA Wilkinson, George Theodore An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy : With the trials at large of the conspirators, for high treason and murder, a description of their weapons and combustible machines, and every particular connected with the rise, progress, discovery, and termination of the horrid plot Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-20 deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy" by George Theodore Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book meticulously details a significant event in British history involving a conspiracy aimed at assassinating government officials in 1820. It chronicles the rise, discovery, and ultimate failure of the Cato-Street Conspiracy, shedding light on the individuals involved and the devastating consequences of their actions. The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone, revealing the chaos that ensues when the plot is unveiled. It describes the conspirators, led by Arthur Thistlewood, plotting an attack against cabinet ministers during a dinner gathering, with elaborate plans to infiltrate and execute a deadly assault. The narrative highlights the moment the authorities catch wind of the conspiracy, leading to a tense confrontation in which one officer, Richard Smithers, is tragically murdered, marking the gravity of the conspiracy’s treachery. Through vivid detail and procedural accounts, the introduction of this history paints a picture of unrest during a tumultuous period in Britain, establishing the book’s focus on the interplay of crime, politics, and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Thomas Kelly, 1820 Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830 Trials (Murder) -- England -- London Thistlewood, Arthur, 1770-1820 -- Trials, litigation, etc. Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820 Trials (Treason) -- England -- London https://archive.org/details/authentichistory00wilkiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67447 108269 108269