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245 1 4 _aThe Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley Poisonings, which lasted Twelve Days
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-02-06
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley Poisonings," is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers on the sensational trial of William Palmer, a surgeon accused of the murder of John Parsons Cook through poisoning. The book examines the intricacies of the case, revealing Palmer's background, financial troubles, and the circumstances surrounding the death of Cook, while taking into account the public fascination and media coverage that enveloped the proceedings. The opening of the book introduces William Palmer as a medical professional with a troubled past and an increasing reliance on gambling. As the narrative unfolds, we learn about the tension mounting prior to the trial, Palmer's troubled financial situation, and the intricacies of his relationships with Cook and others involved in racing and betting. The text reveals the desperate circumstances leading up to Cook's mysterious death following a successful race, and sets the stage for an intense courtroom drama marked by allegations of deceit, manipulation, and the grim pursuit of financial gain. The gripping introduction establishes an atmosphere of suspense and intrigue that promises to captivate readers as the trial progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aTrials (Murder) -- England -- London
653 _aCook, John Parsons, -1855
653 _aPalmer, William, 1824-1856 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
653 _aTrials (Poisoning) -- England -- London
653 _aPoisoning -- England -- Rugeley
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51135
999 _c91973
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