Jack the Ripper The Definitive History

Steering clear of wild conspiracy theories, this is the paperback edition of the book to which people turn for the facts behind one of the infamous and grisly episodes of the Victorian era. The story and identity of Jack the Ripper remains a subject of enduring interest and fascination for the general publicProvides a detailed yet readable, blow-by-blow account of the crimes - who saw and did what, where and whenUnique as a general read for those who simply want to know what happened and to understand why the Ripper is remembered todayAuthor is a renowned 'Ripperologist' - editor of the Ripperologist magazine and author of several previous books on Jack the Ripper

Paul Begg is a leading authority on the subject of Jack the Ripper. He regularly appears on TV documentaries on the Ripper, has advised the novelists Tom Clancy and Patricia Cornwell on the facts behind the mystery and has given talks to the FBI on the subject. He is a full time writer and current Editor of the Ripperologist magazine. His previous books include, Jack the Ripper: The Uncensored Facts (Robson, 1988) and the Jack the Ripper A-Z (Hodder).

Introduction

ix

The East End

1

(31)

Emma Elizabeth Smith

32

(7)

The Bitter Cry

39

(23)

Martha Tabram

62

(8)

Flounder and Fumble, and `Catch Whom You Can!'

70

(35)

Mary Ann Nichols

105

(23)

The Maiden Tribute

128

(35)

`At the Crater of a Volcano'

163

(24)

Annie Chapman

187

(22)

The Double Event -- Elizabeth Stride

209

(26)

Catharine Eddowes

235

(14)

Dear Boss

249

(38)

Mary Jane Kelly

287

(28)

The Great Victorian Mystery: Who Was Jack the Ripper?

315

(41)

Other Ripper Suspects

356

(21)

Index

377

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Jack the Ripper The Definitive History

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