The Italian Boy : Murder and Grave-Robbery in 1830s London
by Wise, Sarah
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0224071769
- ISBN 13
- 9780224071765
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About This Item
Jonathan Cape, 2004. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 1st printing with unclipped dust jacket free from nicks and tears. No inscription or markings very clean throughout. A fascinating account of the practice of Grave Robbers in 19th century London and in particular the case that became known as the Italian Boy which did much to bring about the public condemnation of the practice and the eventual end of medical research on stolen bodies.
Synopsis
Sarah Wise is a freelance journalist and a regular contributor to the Guardian , the Independent on Sunday Review , and The Times . She completed an MA in Victorian Studies at Birkbeck College in 1996.
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- Bookseller
- Andrew James Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 002588
- Title
- The Italian Boy : Murder and Grave-Robbery in 1830s London
- Author
- Wise, Sarah
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0224071769
- ISBN 13
- 9780224071765
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2004
- Keywords
- GRAVE ROBBERS, BURKE AND HARE, LONDON NINETEENTH CENTURY 19TH ENGLISH BRITISH MEDICAL RESEARCH SURGERY, VICTORIAN LONDON,
- Size
- 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall
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