The Court of Cacus; Or, The Story of Burke and Hare
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"The Court of Caucus; or, The History of Burke and Heer" is a fascinating novel by the author Alexander Leighton, which reveals the shocking events that took place in Edinburgh at the end of the 18th century. The book tells the story of two Irish friends - William Burke and William Hare - who became famous for their gruesome practice of killing and selling corpses for medical research. The author investigates their motives, psychology and the consequences of these crimes, and also ingeniously recreates the atmosphere of the Edinburgh streets and doctors' offices of that time. "The Court of Cacus" is a work that will make the reader experience all the vicissitudes of this dark story, studying in detail every element of the crime and the victim.
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- Name of the Author
- Alexander Leighton
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2012-12-17
- Title
- Or, The Story of Burke and Hare
The Court of Cacus - Subject
- Body snatching
Burke, William, 1792-1829
Hare, William, 1792?-1870?
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"The Court of Caucus; or, The History of Burke and Heer" is a fascinating novel by the author Alexander Leighton, which reveals the shocking events that took pl...