Fall of the House of Walworth: A Tale of Madness & Murder in Gilded Age America.
by Geoffrey O'Brien
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0312577141
- ISBN 13
- 9780312577148
- Seller
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Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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About This Item
St. Martin's Griffin., 2010. Softcover. Very Good. Fall of the House of Walworth: A Tale of Madness & Murder in Gilded Age America" (ISBN: 9780312577148): "Fall of the House of Walworth" by Geoffrey O'Brien delves into a gripping true story of madness and murder set against the backdrop of Gilded Age America. The book recounts the tragic events involving the Walworth family, prominent figures in 19th-century New York society. Henry Walworth, a member of the family, descended into madness and ultimately committed a shocking act of violence, resulting in the death of his father, Mansfield Walworth. O'Brien skillfully reconstructs the events leading up to the murder, the trial that followed, and the societal dynamics of the time. This captivating narrative sheds light on the complexities of mental illness, family dynamics, and the dark underbelly of a rapidly changing society. Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear. May have remainder marks, often with a black dot or similar mark, to the top or bottom edge of the book.
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- Bookseller
- Quixotic Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- QB00927
- Title
- Fall of the House of Walworth: A Tale of Madness & Murder in Gilded Age America.
- Author
- Geoffrey O'Brien
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0312577141
- ISBN 13
- 9780312577148
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Griffin.
- Place of Publication
- New York, New York
- Date Published
- 2010
- Keywords
- Non-fiction, True crime, American history, Gilded Age, Family dynamics, Mental illness, Murder.
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About the Seller
Quixotic Books
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Launceston, Tasmania
About Quixotic Books
Quixotic Books is an independent bookstore in Launceston (Tasmania). We specialize in titles difficult to find offered in Australia, with an emphasis on history. We also offer a Book Finder Service, where we track down books you cannot find.
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