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California's Deadly Women: Murder and Mayhem in the Golden State 1850a1950 (Hardcover): Michael Thomas Barry California's Deadly Women: Murder and Mayhem in the Golden State 1850a1950 (Hardcover)
Michael Thomas Barry
R614 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R87 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There's an old saying in the news business: if it bleeds, it leads. The nightly California news and other media outlets are filled with stories of crime, killing, and sorrow. Within these pages rediscover 46 of the most notorious murders and shocking crimes committed by women in the state of California between 1850 and 1950. Examine the accounts of such notorious murderesses as the Black Widow, Louise Peete; Tiger Woman, Clara Phillips; the Duchess, Juanita Spinelli; and many more. Written in chronological sequence and enhanced by 50 photographs, each entry provides a concise overview of the crime, background information, and final dispositions. At one point these California crimes horrified the collective imaginations of the stateand nationbut many have faded away from our historical consciousness. Theyre back. This book is an indispensable reference tool for anyone interested in California history and crime.

America's Literary Legends (Hardcover): Michael Thomas Barry America's Literary Legends (Hardcover)
Michael Thomas Barry
R921 R768 Discovery Miles 7 680 Save R153 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

America s Literary Legends is a concise, yet truly distinctive and comprehensive review of 50 authors and poets who shaped American literature from the 1600s through the mid-twentieth century. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, this anthology takes a fresh approach to the lives and burial places of the greatest authors of American literature. It includes such masters as Irving, Poe, Whitman, Hemingway, and Fitzgerald, and features introductions to each time period with an overview of the historical, cultural, and literary background of the era. Through succinct and engaging biographies, extensive descriptive observations, and 200 photographs, these great writers come to life. Innovative and authoritative, America s Literary Legends embodies a fresh approach to the study of American literature and the authors whose works have become classics."

Literary Legends of the British Isles (Hardcover): Michael Thomas Barry Literary Legends of the British Isles (Hardcover)
Michael Thomas Barry
R917 R764 Discovery Miles 7 640 Save R153 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Journey into the best of British Isles literati in this comprehensive and concise review of 50 of the greatest writers and poets. Learn how these distinctive individuals shaped prose from the late medieval period through the mid-twentieth century. Fully grounded in sound literary and historical scholarship, this anthology takes a fresh approach to the lives and burial places of these literary greats. It includes such masters as Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen, Dickens, Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Wilde, Kipling, Woolf, Joyce, and many more. Featuring complete introductions to each period, there is an overview of the historical, cultural, and literary backgrounds of the era. Through engaging biographies, extensive descriptive observations, and 158 illustrations, these great writers come alive. Innovative, authoritative, and comprehensive, Literary Legends of the British Isles embodies a new perspective to the study of English literature and the authors whose works have become classics.

Fade to Black: Graveside Memories of Hollywood Greats 1927 ? 1950 (Paperback): Michael Thomas Barry Fade to Black: Graveside Memories of Hollywood Greats 1927 ? 1950 (Paperback)
Michael Thomas Barry
R733 R616 Discovery Miles 6 160 Save R117 (16%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Tour the final resting places of Hollywood's Oscar-winning legends of the Golden Age (1927 to 1950). Visit burial locations and read shocking life stories and film career biographies of extraordinary actors, actresses, and directors. Stories include famous names such as Mary Pickford, Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Spencer Tracy, Judy Garland, Joan Crawford, Jimmy Stewart, James Cagney, Ingrid Bergman, and many more. Helpful travel directions allow you to sit back, relax, and hold on, as you get up close and personal with some of Hollywood's greatest bygone icons.

Final Resting Places: Orange Countys Dead and Famous (Paperback): Michael Thomas Barry Final Resting Places: Orange Countys Dead and Famous (Paperback)
Michael Thomas Barry
R522 R452 Discovery Miles 4 520 Save R70 (13%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Tour 24 graveyards in Orange County, California. Photos help identify burial locations and 200 life stories include President Richard Nixon, murder victim Nicole Brown Simpson, famed aviator Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan, Olympic hero Florence Griffith-Joyner, and John Wayne. Also featured are numerous founders of Orange County, victims of true crime, sports stars, politicians, and legends of entertainment. Read their informative stories, and follow step-by-step directions to their graves.

Murder and Mayhem - 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California 1849-1949 (Paperback): Michael Thomas Barry Murder and Mayhem - 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California 1849-1949 (Paperback)
Michael Thomas Barry
R604 R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Save R87 (14%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Relive some of the most notorious and long-forgotten historical crime stories of early California, from the Gold Rush to the mid-twentieth century. Told through shocking newspaper headlines of the time, these 52 stories include the exploits and dastardly deeds of infamous bandits, Joaquin Murrieta, Juan Flores, and Tiburcio Vasquez. Experience the poetic adventures of the most famous stagecoach robber, Black Bart, the murderous rampages of fiends, such as John Anschlag, Mose Gibson, Leon Soeder, Theodore Durrant, and the infamous Black Widow, Louise Peete. Also discussed are a treasure trove of unsolved murders including the notorious Black Dahlia slaying, the killing of mobster Bugsy Siegel, and the San Diego Slayer case. These true tales come to life with dozens of rare photographs. Sit back and relax as the darker side of the Golden State is explored.

Great Britain's Royal Tombs: A Guide to the Lives and Burial Places of  British Monarchs (Hardcover): Michael Thomas Barry Great Britain's Royal Tombs: A Guide to the Lives and Burial Places of British Monarchs (Hardcover)
Michael Thomas Barry
R924 R770 Discovery Miles 7 700 Save R154 (17%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

An essential and concise reference guide to the final resting places of the monarchs of England. Through 234 illustrations and photos, learn the true-life stories of the monarchs of England from the warrior kings of the Dark Ages to modern day and where they are buried today. Visit some of the famous cathedrals and lesser-known burial sites throughout Great Britain. Learn about some of the most dramatic episodes in the history of Great Britain. Whether it's William the Conqueror's slaying of Harold Godwinson, Henry VIII's readiness to behead his unfortunate wives, or Elizabeth I's chastity, these monarchs hold both legendary and symbolic positions in the public imagination. In a spectacular celebration of the British monarchy, discover momentous content detailing the lives and final resting places of each ruler. Also presented are their achievements and failings, as well as their impact on the wider world. A magnificent visual feast, this book guarantees to bring history alive for readers of all ages, through exciting narrative, illustrations, paintings, and rare photographs.

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