Arsenic and clam chowder : murder in gilded age New York / James D. Livingston.

Author/creator Livingston, James D., 1930-
Format Book
Publication InfoAlbany : Excelsior Editions, State University of New York Press, ©2010.
Descriptionvi, 205 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Bliss, Evelina, 1842-1895.
Murder--New York (State). --New York. --Case studies.
Murder--New York (State). --New York. --History. --19th century.
New York (N.Y.)--Social life and customs. --19th century.

Contents The death of Evelina Bliss -- The New York world -- Mary Alice Almont of the New York Livingstons -- Promises breached -- In the tombs -- Twelve good men and true -- Opening of the people's case -- The people rest -- The defense -- Decision -- Afterwards -- Reasonable doubt and judicial murder.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2009041585
ISBN9781438431796 (hbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN1438431791 (hbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV6534.N5 L58 2010 ✔ Available Place Hold