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West Port murders; or, an authentic account of the atrocious murders committed by Burke and his associates, containing a full account of all the extraordinary circumstances connected with them.
Title
West Port murders; or, an authentic account of the atrocious murders committed by Burke and his associates, containing a full account of all the extraordinary circumstances connected with them. Also, a report of the trial of Burke and M'Dougal, with a description of the execution of Burke, his confessions, and memoirs of his accomplices, including the proceedings against Hare, &c.
Description
Disbound book. Engraved frontispiece (artist, George Andrew Lutenor; engraver, Thomas Clerk). Illustrated with engravings. Includes drawings by Walter Geikie. Has broadside titled "The West Port Murders" tipped in (14 cm.).
Collection
The Resurrectionists
04. Letter to the Lord advocate, disclosing the accomplices, secrets, and other facts relative to the late murders; with a correct account of the manner in which the anatomical schools are supplied with subjects
Title
Letter to the Lord advocate, disclosing the accomplices, secrets, and other facts relative to the late murders; with a correct account of the manner in which the anatomical schools are supplied with subjects
Description
Pamphlet, disbound and mounted.
Collection
The Resurrectionists
27. An account of William Burke, who was executed at Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 28th day of January, 1829, for murder : with the confession he made while under sentence of death
Title
27. An account of William Burke, who was executed at Edinburgh, on Wednesday the 28th day of January, 1829, for murder : with the confession he made while under sentence of death
Description
Tract printed on laid paper. Disbound and mounted. Illustrated title page. At head of title: Cheap tracts, no. 16.
Collection
The Resurrectionists
26. Authentic confessions of William Burk, who was executed at Edinburgh, on 28th January 1829, for murder, emited before the sheriff-substitute of Edinburgh, the Rev. Mr Reid, Catholic priest, and others, in the jail, on 3d and 22d January
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26. Authentic confessions of William Burk, who was executed at Edinburgh, on 28th January 1829, for murder, emited before the sheriff-substitute of Edinburgh, the Rev. Mr Reid, Catholic priest, and others, in the jail, on 3d and 22d January
Description
Disbound pamphlet. Illustrated. Portrait of William Burke appears on the title page. An illustration of Daft Jamie appears on page 7.
Collection
The Resurrectionists
32. Phrenological observations on the cerebral development of William Burke, executed for murder at Edinburgh, on 28th January, 1829, and on the development of William Hare, his accomplice
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32. Phrenological observations on the cerebral development of William Burke, executed for murder at Edinburgh, on 28th January, 1829, and on the development of William Hare, his accomplice
Description
Article from The Phrenological Journal and Miscellany, v.5 (May 1828-April 1829), pages 549-572
Collection
The Resurrectionists
29. West Port murders
Title
29. West Port murders : characters of Burke, Hare, and Dr. Knox ... being part of a conversation between North, Tickler, and the Ettrick Shepherd
Description
Disbound and mounted.
Collection
The Resurrectionists
03. William Burke--a new song
Title
03. William Burke--a new song
Description
Tipped in ballad, illustrated. Undated.
ID
RM1001P006R00A0
Collection
The Resurrectionists