THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY Or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin. A Complete and Authentic History of the Greatest of Modern Conspiracies

Hardback. The author, a journalist, recounts the brutal assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin, a Chicago physician and Irish nationalist. Cronin’s murder, orchestrated by members of the Clan-na-Gael society over political disputes, shocked the nation. The author details the conspiracy, investigation, and trial, weaving a narrative from Cronin’s disappearance to the conviction of his killers. Illustrated by notable artists like W.W. Denslow, the book captures late 19th-century crime reporting and the tensions within Irish-American communities, offering a vivid, historical true-crime saga. Profusely Illus. with original Engravings, 576pp. 8vo. h/back. With previous owner's small b/plate to fpd, ffep and Frontis. portrait partially detached, fr. hinge cracked, back hinge beginning to show, corners worn, head/tail of sp. bumped, gilt lettering to sp. dull, but bright on fr. cover. G+