THE LITTLE BOOK OF JACK THE RIPPER

Hardback. The Jack the Ripper mystery is one of the greatest whodunnits the world has ever known. With a backdrop of swirling fog, top hats and dark alleys, it is easy to see why this fascinating tale still continues to capture the imagination. This book explores the world of Victorian London, examining the case from every angle and including witness statements, reports and the reactions of the press. Richly illustrated, it is a book that you can dip in and out of during the twilight hours. Contributors include : Ian Parson - Mary Ann 'Polly' Nichols: The Terror Begins; Clare Smith - Annie Chapman: The Terror Continues; Jacqueline Murphy - Elizabeth Stride: The Night Of The Double Event; Mickey Mayhew - Catherine Eddowes: Will It Never Stop?; Melanie Clegg - Mary Jane Kelly: The Worst Was Yet To Come; Robert Clack - Were There Other Victims?; William Beadle - The Police; Andrew O'Day - The Press Had A Field Day!; Edward Stow - The East End of 1888: What Was It Really Like?; David Bullock - If The Hat Fits: The Suspects Part One; David Bullock - Have You Seen The Devil? The Suspects: Part Two; Alan Hunt - The Establishment: What About The Toffs?; Christopher Jones - Jack the Ripper: The Letters; Gill Payne - The Fall Out. Illus. + some Bibliographies. 190pp. 12mo. h/back. dw. not required. Nr. F. Scarce.