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An authentic and faithful history of the mysterious murder of Maria Marten, with a full development of all the extraordinary circumstances which led to the discovery of her body in the Red barn; to which is added the trial of William Corder. Taken at large in short hand specially for this work, with an account of his execution, dissection, &c., and many interestng particulars relative to the village of Polstead and its vicinity; the prison correspondence of Corder, and fifty-three letters, in answer to his advertisement for a wife [electronic resource]
An authentic and faithful history of the mysterious murder of Maria Marten, with a full development of all the extraordinary circumstances which led to the discovery of her body in the Red barn; to which is added the trial of William Corder. Taken at large in short hand specially for this work, with an account of his execution, dissection, &c., and many interestng particulars relative to the village of Polstead and its vicinity; the prison correspondence of Corder, and fifty-three letters, in answer to his advertisement for a wife [electronic resource]
by Corder, William, 1803-1828; Curtis, J; Great Britain. Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery
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William Corder was tried at the assizes held at Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, August, 1828
Topic: Marten, Maria, 1801-1827
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Trial of William Burke and Helen M'Dougal [electronic resource] : before the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, on Wednesday, December 24. 1828, for the murder of Margery Campbell, or Docherty
Trial of William Burke and Helen M'Dougal [electronic resource] : before the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, on Wednesday, December 24. 1828, for the murder of Margery Campbell, or Docherty
by Burke, William, 1792-1829; Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781?-1851; M'Dougal, Helen, b. 1795?; Macnee, John, reporter; Hare, William, 1792?-1870?; Scotland. High Court of Justiciary
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Edited by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe
Topics: Trials (Homicide), Grave Robbing, Forensic Medicine, Homicide
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The case of Eliza Fenning who was convicted of attempting to poison the family of Mr. Turner by mixing arsenic in yeast dumplings [electronic resource] : containing her trial, and the particulars of her execution, including ... several affecting letters written a short time previous to her execution
The case of Eliza Fenning who was convicted of attempting to poison the family of Mr. Turner by mixing arsenic in yeast dumplings [electronic resource] : containing her trial, and the particulars of her execution, including ... several affecting letters written a short time previous to her execution
by Fenning, Elizabeth, 1792 or 3-1815; Turner, Mr
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Cover-title 'Affecting case of E. Fenning'
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Recollections of John Thurtell, who was executed at Hertford on Friday, the 9th of January, 1824 for murdering Mr. W. Weare. Including various anecdotes, and an account of his demeanour after sentence was passed. Also, the condemned sermon, and a correct view of the execution, taken on the spot by an eminent artist [electronic resource]
Recollections of John Thurtell, who was executed at Hertford on Friday, the 9th of January, 1824 for murdering Mr. W. Weare. Including various anecdotes, and an account of his demeanour after sentence was passed. Also, the condemned sermon, and a correct view of the execution, taken on the spot by an eminent artist [electronic resource]
by Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849
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Topics: Thurtell, John, 1794-1824, Weare, William, -1823
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A treatise on the law of idiocy and lunacy [electronic resource] : to which is subjoined an appendix, containing the practice of the Court of Chancery on this subject, and some useful practical forms
A treatise on the law of idiocy and lunacy [electronic resource] : to which is subjoined an appendix, containing the practice of the Court of Chancery on this subject, and some useful practical forms
by Highmore, Anthony, 1758-1829
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Colophon, p.320: "R. Wilks, Printer ... "
Topics: Insanity (Law), Mental health laws
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The trial of Mungo Campbell ... for the murder of Alexander Earl of Eglintoun [electronic resource]
The trial of Mungo Campbell ... for the murder of Alexander Earl of Eglintoun [electronic resource]
by Campbell, Mungo, 1712-1770
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Topics: Campbell, Mungo, 1712-1770, Eglinton, Alexander Montgomerie, Earl of, 1723-1769
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Unsoundness of mind considered in relation to the question of responsibility for criminal acts [electronic resource]
Unsoundness of mind considered in relation to the question of responsibility for criminal acts [electronic resource]
by Knaggs, Samuel, 1829-1911
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Topics: Forensic Psychiatry, Criminal Psychology
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The sexual instinct and its morbid manifestations from the double standpoint of jurisprudence and psychiatry [electronic resource]
The sexual instinct and its morbid manifestations from the double standpoint of jurisprudence and psychiatry [electronic resource]
by Tarnovskii, Veniamin Mikhailovich, 1837-1906; Costello, W. C; Allinson, A. R. (Alfred Richard)
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Includes bibliographic references
Topics: Sexual instinct, Sex, Paraphilias
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The most extraordinary trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley poisonings, which lasted twelve days [electronic resource]
The most extraordinary trial of William Palmer, for the Rugeley poisonings, which lasted twelve days [electronic resource]
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Topic: Palmer, William, 1824-1856
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The trial of Wm. Burke & Helen M'Dougal, on Wednesday, December 24, 1828 [electronic resource] : in the High Court of Justiciary, before the Right Honourable Lord Chief Justice Clerk, and Lords Pitmilly, Meadowbank, and Mackenzie, on an indictment for the wilful murder of Mary Patterson, James Wilson and Madgy M'Gonegal ... in the Canongate and West Port, Edinburgh, for the purpose of sale to the medical faculty
The trial of Wm. Burke & Helen M'Dougal, on Wednesday, December 24, 1828 [electronic resource] : in the High Court of Justiciary, before the Right Honourable Lord Chief Justice Clerk, and Lords Pitmilly, Meadowbank, and Mackenzie, on an indictment for the wilful murder of Mary Patterson, James Wilson and Madgy M'Gonegal ... in the Canongate and West Port, Edinburgh, for the purpose of sale to the medical faculty
by Burke, William, 1792-1829.
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At head of title: Horrid murders in Edinburgh
Topics: Burke, William, 1792-1829, M'Dougal, Helen, 1795?-, Grave robbing, Body snatching, Trials (Murder)
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Letter to the Lord Advocate, disclosing the accomplices, secrets, and other facts relative to the late murders [electronic resource] : with a correct account of the manner in which the anatomical schools are supplied with subjects
Letter to the Lord Advocate, disclosing the accomplices, secrets, and other facts relative to the late murders [electronic resource] : with a correct account of the manner in which the anatomical schools are supplied with subjects
by Echo of Surgeons Square
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Topics: Burke, William, 1792-1829, Hare, William, 1792?-1870?, Body snatching, Human anatomy, Murder, Grave...
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Physiology and medical jurisprudence [electronic resource] : a contribution to the prospective reformation of several erroneous doctrines in relation to human reproduction
Physiology and medical jurisprudence [electronic resource] : a contribution to the prospective reformation of several erroneous doctrines in relation to human reproduction
by Casanova, John N
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Pierce Egan's account of the trial of John Thurtell and Joseph Hunt. With an appendix, disclosing some extraordinary facts, exclusively in the possession of the editor. With portraits, and many other illustrative engravings [electronic resource]
Pierce Egan's account of the trial of John Thurtell and Joseph Hunt. With an appendix, disclosing some extraordinary facts, exclusively in the possession of the editor. With portraits, and many other illustrative engravings [electronic resource]
by Egan, Pierce, 1772-1849
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Thurtell and Hunt were tried for the murder of Mr. William Weare
Topics: Thurtell, John, 1794-1824, Hunt, Joseph, fl. 1859, Weare, William, -1823
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Inhuman torture!! Fairburn's edition of the trial of Thomas Picton, late Governor of Trinidad and Colonel of the 54th Regiment of Foot, for torturing Louisa Calderon in the island of Trinidad in the month of December, 1801 ... Which was tried at the Court of King's-Bench, Westminster on Monday, Feb. 24, 1806 before Lord Ellenborough & a special jury [electronic resource]
Inhuman torture!! Fairburn's edition of the trial of Thomas Picton, late Governor of Trinidad and Colonel of the 54th Regiment of Foot, for torturing Louisa Calderon in the island of Trinidad in the month of December, 1801 ... Which was tried at the Court of King's-Bench, Westminster on Monday, Feb. 24, 1806 before Lord Ellenborough & a special jury [electronic resource]
by Picton, Thomas, Sir, 1758-1815; Fairburn, John; Calderon, Louisa; Ellenborough, Lord; Great Britain. Court of King's Bench
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Topics: Picton, Thomas, Sir, 1758-1815, Torture
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The trials of Samuel Goodere, Esq [electronic resource] : Matthew Mahony, and Charles White, for the murder of Sir John Dineley Goodere, Bart. (brother to the said Samuel Goodere) on board His Majesty's ship the Ruby
The trials of Samuel Goodere, Esq [electronic resource] : Matthew Mahony, and Charles White, for the murder of Sir John Dineley Goodere, Bart. (brother to the said Samuel Goodere) on board His Majesty's ship the Ruby
by Goodere, Samuel, 1687-1741; Mahony, Matthew, -1741; White, Charles, -1741
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Topics: Goodere, John Dineley, Sir, Bart, Goodere, Samuel, 1687-1741, Mahony, Matthew, -1741, White,...
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A full and authentic report of the trial of Jonathan Martin at the Castle of York, on Tuesday, March 31, 1829, for setting fire to York Minister; with an account of the life of the lunatic. The destruction of the choir of York Cathedral, on the second of February, 1829; the flight and apprehension of the incendiary; his examination and commitment to York city gaol; the proceedings at public meetings held at York, in consequence of the fire; embellished with a striking likeness of Martin and a ground plan of the minister [electronic resource]
A full and authentic report of the trial of Jonathan Martin at the Castle of York, on Tuesday, March 31, 1829, for setting fire to York Minister; with an account of the life of the lunatic. The destruction of the choir of York Cathedral, on the second of February, 1829; the flight and apprehension of the incendiary; his examination and commitment to York city gaol; the proceedings at public meetings held at York, in consequence of the fire; embellished with a striking likeness of Martin and a ground plan of the minister [electronic resource]
by Martin, Jonathan, 1782-1838
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Topics: Martin, Jonathan, 1782-1838, Castle of York, York Minster
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An appeal to the public and to the legislature, on the necessity of affording dead bodies to the schools of anatomy, by legislative enactment [electronic resource]
An appeal to the public and to the legislature, on the necessity of affording dead bodies to the schools of anatomy, by legislative enactment [electronic resource]
by Mackenzie, William, 1791-1868
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"W. Lang, printer"--t.p. verso
Topics: Anatomy, Cadaver, Legislation, Medical
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A manual of medical jurisprudence, compiled from the best medical and legal works comprising an account of I. The ethics of the medical profession; II. The charters and statutes relating to the faculty; and, III. All medico-legal questions, with the latest decisions: being an analysis of a course of lectures on forensic medicine, annually delivered in London. And intended as a compendium for the use of barristers, solicitors, magistrates, coroners, and medical practitioners [electronic resource]
A manual of medical jurisprudence, compiled from the best medical and legal works comprising an account of I. The ethics of the medical profession; II. The charters and statutes relating to the faculty; and, III. All medico-legal questions, with the latest decisions: being an analysis of a course of lectures on forensic medicine, annually delivered in London. And intended as a compendium for the use of barristers, solicitors, magistrates, coroners, and medical practitioners [electronic resource]
by Ryan, Michael, 1800-1841
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Topic: Forensic Medicine
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Medical jurisprudence, as it relates to insanity [electronic resource] : according to the law of England
Medical jurisprudence, as it relates to insanity [electronic resource] : according to the law of England
by Haslam, John, 1764-1844
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"Printed by G. Hayden, [London]"--colophon
Topic: Medical jurisprudence
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The trial of William Palmer for the Rugeley poisonings [electronic resource]
The trial of William Palmer for the Rugeley poisonings [electronic resource]
by Palmer, William, 1824-1856
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Trial for the murder of John Parsons Cook held May 14-27, 1856 in the Central Criminal Court, London
Topics: Cook, John Parsons, -1855, Poisoners, Murderers
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Lectures on medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
Lectures on medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
by Ogston, Francis, 1803-1887; Ogston, Francis, Jr., 1846-1917
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The tryal of Spencer Cowper, John Marson, Ellis Stevens, and William Rogers, Gent. [electronic resource] : upon an indictment for the murther of Mrs. Sarah Stout, a Quaker. Before Mr. Baron Hatsell, at Hertford Assizes, July 18. 1699. Of which they were acquitted. With the opinions of the eminent physicians and chyrurgeons on both sides concerning drowned bodies, delivered in the tryal. And the several letters produced in court
The tryal of Spencer Cowper, John Marson, Ellis Stevens, and William Rogers, Gent. [electronic resource] : upon an indictment for the murther of Mrs. Sarah Stout, a Quaker. Before Mr. Baron Hatsell, at Hertford Assizes, July 18. 1699. Of which they were acquitted. With the opinions of the eminent physicians and chyrurgeons on both sides concerning drowned bodies, delivered in the tryal. And the several letters produced in court
by Cowper, Spencer, 1669-1728; Marson, John; Stevens, Ellis; Rogers, William, Gent
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On this case, in which both sides used the evidence of medical expert witnesses, see A. Rosenberg, "The Sarah Stout murder case", Journal of the history of medicine and allied sciences, 12 (1957), p. 61-70
Topics: Stout, Sarah, -1699, Trials (Homicide), Evidence, Expert, Drowning
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On poisons in relation to medical jurisprudence and medicine [electronic resource]
On poisons in relation to medical jurisprudence and medicine [electronic resource]
by Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880
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Topics: Jurisprudence, Poisons, Toxicology
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The trial of Charles Angus, Esq. on an indictment for the wilful murder of Margaret Burns, at the Assizes, held at Lancaster, on Friday, 2d Sept. 1808. before the Hon. Sir Alan Chambre ... [electronic resource]
The trial of Charles Angus, Esq. on an indictment for the wilful murder of Margaret Burns, at the Assizes, held at Lancaster, on Friday, 2d Sept. 1808. before the Hon. Sir Alan Chambre ... [electronic resource]
by Angus, Charles, defendant; Jones, William, shorthand writer
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Topics: Burns, Margaret, d. 1808, Angus, Charles, Homicide
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Elements of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
Elements of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
by Beck, Theodric Romeyn, 1791-1855; Beck, John B. (John Brodhead), 1794-1851
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Classification and uses of finger prints [electronic resource]
Classification and uses of finger prints [electronic resource]
by Henry, E. R. (Edward Richard), Sir, 1850-1931
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"1st issue (1900) ... 3rd issue (1905)"
Topic: Dermatoglyphics
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A treatise on poisons, in relation to medical jurisprudence, physiology, and the practice of physic [electronic resource]
A treatise on poisons, in relation to medical jurisprudence, physiology, and the practice of physic [electronic resource]
by Christison, Robert, Sir, 1797-1882
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Topics: Toxicology, Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine
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Post-mortem manual [electronic resource] : a handbook of morbid anatomy and post-mortem technique
Post-mortem manual [electronic resource] : a handbook of morbid anatomy and post-mortem technique
by Box, Charles R
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Includes index
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Inebriety [electronic resource] : its etiology, pathology, treatment and jurisprudence
Inebriety [electronic resource] : its etiology, pathology, treatment and jurisprudence
by Kerr, Norman Shanks, 1834-1899
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Includes index
Topics: Substance-Related Disorders, Alcoholism
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Anatomical studies upon brains of criminals [electronic resource] : a contribution to anthropology, medicine, jurisprudence, and psychology
Anatomical studies upon brains of criminals [electronic resource] : a contribution to anthropology, medicine, jurisprudence, and psychology
by Benedikt, Moriz, 1835-1920; Fowler, Edward P. (Edward Payson), 1833-1914
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Cover title: Benedikt on brains of criminals
Topics: Brain, Crime
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On unsoundness of mind [electronic resource] : in its legal and medical considerations
On unsoundness of mind [electronic resource] : in its legal and medical considerations
by Hume-Williams, J. W. (Joseph William)
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Includes bibliographic references and index
Topics: Forensic Psychiatry, Criminal Psychology
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A manual of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
A manual of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
by Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880
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Includes index
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Jurisprudence
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Reply to Professor Christison's criticism in the Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal for April 1827, on Dr. Mackintosh's evidence in the case of Mrs. Smith, tried for poisoning
Reply to Professor Christison's criticism in the Edinburgh Medical and Surgical Journal for April 1827, on Dr. Mackintosh's evidence in the case of Mrs. Smith, tried for poisoning
by Mackintosh, John, -1837; Christison, Robert, Sir, 1797-1882; Smith, Mrs
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Reprinted from Edinb. med. surg. J., vol. xxviii, p. 84-94, 1827
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Guide to finger-print identification [electronic resource]
Guide to finger-print identification [electronic resource]
by Faulds, Henry, 1843-1930
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Includes bibliographic footnotes and index
Topic: Dermatoglyphics
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Judicial murder [electronic resource] : the case of Lieutenant Wark
Judicial murder [electronic resource] : the case of Lieutenant Wark
by Grain, E. R
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Topics: Wark, Robert John, Judicial error, Trials (Homicide)
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Husband's Forensic medicine, toxicology and public health [electronic resource]
Husband's Forensic medicine, toxicology and public health [electronic resource]
by Husband, H. Aubrey (Henry Aubrey); Buchanan, R. J. M. (Robert James McLean); Hope, Edward W. (Edward William), 1857-
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Includes index
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Public Health
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The trial of Capt. William Chapman for the wilful murder of Robert Dunn, on board the Apollo slave ship [electronic resource]
The trial of Capt. William Chapman for the wilful murder of Robert Dunn, on board the Apollo slave ship [electronic resource]
by Chapman, William, Captain; Apollo (Ship)
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Topic: Dunn, Robert
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Medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
Medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
by Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880
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Spine title: Taylor's medical jurisprudence
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Jurisprudence
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Principles of medical jurisprudence: designed for the professions of law and medicine [electronic resource]
Principles of medical jurisprudence: designed for the professions of law and medicine [electronic resource]
by Dean, Amos, 1803-1868
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Topics: Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine
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Supplement to the trial of William Burke & Helen M'Dougal [electronic resource] : containing the whole legal proceedings against William Hare, in order to bring him to trial for the murder of James Wilson, or Daft Jamie. With an appendix of curious and interesting information, regarding the late West-Port murders. Illustrated by a lithographic print of Mrs Hare and her child, as they appeared in the witness box
Supplement to the trial of William Burke & Helen M'Dougal [electronic resource] : containing the whole legal proceedings against William Hare, in order to bring him to trial for the murder of James Wilson, or Daft Jamie. With an appendix of curious and interesting information, regarding the late West-Port murders. Illustrated by a lithographic print of Mrs Hare and her child, as they appeared in the witness box
by Burke, William, 1792-1829; M'Dougal, Helen, b. 1795?; Hare, William, 1792?-1870?; Sharpe, Charles Kirkpatrick, 1781?-1851
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Edited by Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe
Topics: Scotland. High Court of Justiciary, Trials (Homicide), Grave Robbing, Homicide
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Information for Mungo Campbell ... in a criminal prosecution ... for the alledged murder of the late Alexander Earl of Eglinton [electronic resource]
Information for Mungo Campbell ... in a criminal prosecution ... for the alledged murder of the late Alexander Earl of Eglinton [electronic resource]
by Dreghorn, John Maclaurin, Lord, 1734-1796; Eglinton, Alexander Montgomerie, Earl of, 1723-1769; Campbell, Mungo, 1712-1770
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Death and sudden death [electronic resource]
Death and sudden death [electronic resource]
by Brouardel, P. (Paul), 1837-1906; Benham, F. Lucas
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Translation of La mort et la mort subite
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The proceedings at large on the trial of John Donellan ... for the wilful murder ... of Sir The. Edward Allesley Boughton ... [electronic resource]
The proceedings at large on the trial of John Donellan ... for the wilful murder ... of Sir The. Edward Allesley Boughton ... [electronic resource]
by Donellan, John, -1781; Blanchard, William Isaac, d. 1796
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Topics: Donellan, John, -1781, Boughton, The. Edward Allesley, Sir
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Hints for the examination of medical witnesses [electronic resource]
Hints for the examination of medical witnesses [electronic resource]
by Smith, John Gordon, 1792-1833
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With a final advertisement leaf
Topic: Forensic Medicine
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The trial of James Stuart younger of dunearn, before the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, on Monday, June 10, 1822 [electronic resource]
The trial of James Stuart younger of dunearn, before the High Court of Justiciary, at Edinburgh, on Monday, June 10, 1822 [electronic resource]
by Stuart, James, 1775-1849; Scotland. High Court of Justiciary (Edinburgh)
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Topics: Stuart, James, 1775-1849, Boswell, Alexander, Trials (Homicide)
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Reports of trials for murder by poisoning [electronic resource] : by prussic acid, strychnia, antimony, arsenic and aconitia ; including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used
Reports of trials for murder by poisoning [electronic resource] : by prussic acid, strychnia, antimony, arsenic and aconitia ; including the trials of Tawell, W. Palmer, Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smethurst, and Dr. Lamson, with chemical introduction and notes on the poisons used
by Browne, G. Lathom (George Lathom), 1815-1892; Stewart, C. G
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Topics: Poisoning, Homicide, Jurisprudence
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Trial of Robert Sawle Donnall, on suspicion of poisoning Mrs. Downing, his mother in law, tried at Launceston, March 31, 1817, at the Lent Assize, for the county of Cornwall, before the Hon. Sir Charles Abbott, Knt. [electronic resource]
Trial of Robert Sawle Donnall, on suspicion of poisoning Mrs. Downing, his mother in law, tried at Launceston, March 31, 1817, at the Lent Assize, for the county of Cornwall, before the Hon. Sir Charles Abbott, Knt. [electronic resource]
by Donnall, Robert Sawle; Great Britain. Assizes (Launceston)
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Topics: Donnall, Robert Sawle, Downing, Elizabeth, -1816, Trials (Murder), Trials (Poisoning)
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The case of Luigi Buranelli : medico-legally considered [electronic resource]
The case of Luigi Buranelli : medico-legally considered [electronic resource]
by Winslow, Forbes, 1810-1874
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"London: Savill and Edwards, printers ."--colophon
Topics: Buranelli, Luigi, Insanity (Law), Forensic psychology, Dangerously mentally ill, Violent offenders,...
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Essentials of forensic medicine, toxicology and hygiene [electronic resource]
Essentials of forensic medicine, toxicology and hygiene [electronic resource]
by Semple, C. E. Armand (Charles Edward Armand), 1845-1895
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Includes index
Topics: Toxicology, Forensic Medicine
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Greenacre, or the Edgeware-Road murder. Presenting an authentic and circumstantial account of this most sanguinary outrage of the laws of humanity; and showing, upon the confession of the culprit, the means he resorted to, in order to effect his bloody purpose; also his artful and fiendlike method of mutilating his murdered victim, the inhuman manner in which he afterwards disposed of the mangled body and limbs, and his cold-blooded disposal of the head of the unfortunate female, on the eve of thier intended marriage; with a full account of the facts which led to the discovery of the atrocious deed, his apprehension, trial, behaviour at the condemned sermon, and execution [electronic resource]
Greenacre, or the Edgeware-Road murder. Presenting an authentic and circumstantial account of this most sanguinary outrage of the laws of humanity; and showing, upon the confession of the culprit, the means he resorted to, in order to effect his bloody purpose; also his artful and fiendlike method of mutilating his murdered victim, the inhuman manner in which he afterwards disposed of the mangled body and limbs, and his cold-blooded disposal of the head of the unfortunate female, on the eve of thier intended marriage; with a full account of the facts which led to the discovery of the atrocious deed, his apprehension, trial, behaviour at the condemned sermon, and execution [electronic resource]
by Greenacre, James, 1785-1837; Gale, Sarah, -1888; Richardson, Thomas; Williams, C. J
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Topic: Brown, Hannah, -1836
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The claims of forensic medicine [electronic resource] : being the introductory lecture delivered in the University of London, on Monday, May 11, 1829.
The claims of forensic medicine [electronic resource] : being the introductory lecture delivered in the University of London, on Monday, May 11, 1829.
by Smith, John Gordon, 1792-1833
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Colophon: Printed by Richard Taylor, printer to the University of London, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Jurisprudence
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The trial of a cause between Richard Maddox, gent., plaintiff, and Dr. M----y [Morley] defendent, physician, and man-midwife, before Sir Michael Foster, Knt. ... at Guildhall, London, March 2, 1754 ... In an action upon the case, brought by the plaintiff against the defendant for ... not performing his ofice as a man-midwife in the delivery of the wife of ... plaintiff ... To which will be added, some extraordinary cases in midwifery; extracted from the writings of ... Dr. Deventer, of Leyden [electronic resource]
The trial of a cause between Richard Maddox, gent., plaintiff, and Dr. M----y [Morley] defendent, physician, and man-midwife, before Sir Michael Foster, Knt. ... at Guildhall, London, March 2, 1754 ... In an action upon the case, brought by the plaintiff against the defendant for ... not performing his ofice as a man-midwife in the delivery of the wife of ... plaintiff ... To which will be added, some extraordinary cases in midwifery; extracted from the writings of ... Dr. Deventer, of Leyden [electronic resource]
by Maddox, Richard; M----y, Dr, defendent; Deventer, Hendrik van, 1651-1724
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Topics: Obstetrics, Malpractice
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Directions for the treatment of persons who have taken poison, and those in a state of apparent death; together with the means of detecting poisons and adulterations in wine; also of distinguishing real from apparent death [electronic resource]
Directions for the treatment of persons who have taken poison, and those in a state of apparent death; together with the means of detecting poisons and adulterations in wine; also of distinguishing real from apparent death [electronic resource]
by Orfila, Matthieu Joseph Bonaventure, 1787-1853; Black, R. Harrison (Richard Harrison), tr
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"With an appendix, on suspended animations and the means of prevention": p. [213]-240
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Reflections occasioned by the perusal of a pamphlet entitled 'A vindication of the opinions delivered by the medical witnesses for the Crown ... on the late trial at Lancaster' [electronic resource]
Reflections occasioned by the perusal of a pamphlet entitled 'A vindication of the opinions delivered by the medical witnesses for the Crown ... on the late trial at Lancaster' [electronic resource]
by Campbell, David, fl. 1777
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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. 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. [electronic resource]
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. [electronic resource]
by Burke, William, 1792-1829; M'Dougal, Helen, b. 1795?; Hare, William, 1792?-1870?
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Final two pages reproduce the correspondence between the publisher and an agent for William Swanston, named on page 126
Topics: Grave Robbing, Homicide
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Genuine and impartial memoirs of Elizabeth Canning, containing a complete history of that unfortunate girl, from her birth to the present time, and particularly every remarkable occurrence from the day of her absence January 1, 1753, to the day of her receiving sentence, May 30, 1754 ... with some observations on the behaviour of the court and the conduct of the jury. In which is included, the whole tenor of the evidence given ... on her ... trial ... Also free and candid remarks on Sir Crisp Gascoyne's address ... [electronic resource]
Genuine and impartial memoirs of Elizabeth Canning, containing a complete history of that unfortunate girl, from her birth to the present time, and particularly every remarkable occurrence from the day of her absence January 1, 1753, to the day of her receiving sentence, May 30, 1754 ... with some observations on the behaviour of the court and the conduct of the jury. In which is included, the whole tenor of the evidence given ... on her ... trial ... Also free and candid remarks on Sir Crisp Gascoyne's address ... [electronic resource]
by Canning, Elizabeth, 1734-1773
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Topics: Canning, Elizabeth, 1734-1773, Gascoyne, Crisp
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On the scientific value of the legal tests of insanity [electronic resource] : a paper read before the Metropolitan Counties Branch of the British Medical Association
On the scientific value of the legal tests of insanity [electronic resource] : a paper read before the Metropolitan Counties Branch of the British Medical Association
by Reynolds, J. Russell (John Russell), Sir, 1828-1896
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Topics: Mental Disorders, Legislation, Forensic Psychiatry
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A manual of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
A manual of medical jurisprudence [electronic resource]
by Taylor, Alfred Swaine, 1806-1880
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Includes index
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Jurisprudence
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A reply to the Hertford letter [electronic resource] : wherein the case of Mrs. Stout's death is more particularly considered: and Mr. Cowper vindicated from the slanderous accusation of being accessory to the same
A reply to the Hertford letter [electronic resource] : wherein the case of Mrs. Stout's death is more particularly considered: and Mr. Cowper vindicated from the slanderous accusation of being accessory to the same
by NO AUTHOR
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Reply to 'The Hertford letter' (London, 1699), signed P.D., concerning the trial of Spencer Cowper and others for the murder by drowning of Sarah Stout
Topics: Stout, Sarah, -1699, Cowper, Spencer, 1669-1728, Homicide, Drowning
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The trial (at large) of James Hill; otherwise James Hind; otherwise, James Actzen: for feloniously, wilfully, and maliciously, setting fire to the rope-house, in His Majesty's dock-yard at Portsmouth. Tried at the Assize, at Winchester, on Thursday, March 6, 1777. Before the honorable Sir William Henry Ashhurst, knt. ... and Sir Beaumont Hotham, knt. ... [electronic resource]
The trial (at large) of James Hill; otherwise James Hind; otherwise, James Actzen: for feloniously, wilfully, and maliciously, setting fire to the rope-house, in His Majesty's dock-yard at Portsmouth. Tried at the Assize, at Winchester, on Thursday, March 6, 1777. Before the honorable Sir William Henry Ashhurst, knt. ... and Sir Beaumont Hotham, knt. ... [electronic resource]
by Aitken, James, 1752-1777; Gurney, Joseph, 1744-1815, reporter; Ashurst, William Henry, Sir, 1725-1807; Hotham, Beaumont; Great Britain. Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery
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Trial of James Aitken for an attempt to burn the naval stores and shipping at Portsmouth, in the interest of the American revolutionists
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The legal doctrine of responsibility in cases of insanity, connected with alleged criminal acts [electronic resource]
The legal doctrine of responsibility in cases of insanity, connected with alleged criminal acts [electronic resource]
by Winslow, Lyttleton Forbes, 1844-1913
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"From The Juridical Society's papers, part VI, February, 1858."
Topic: Forensic Psychiatry
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A genuine account of the life and trial of William Andrew Horne, of Butterly-Hall, in the County of Derby; who was convicted at Nottingham Assizes, August 10, 1759, for the murder of a child in the year 1724, and executed there on the 11th of December, 1759, to which is prefixed a particular detail of all the circumstances tending to the discovery of this long-concealed murder [electronic resource]
A genuine account of the life and trial of William Andrew Horne, of Butterly-Hall, in the County of Derby; who was convicted at Nottingham Assizes, August 10, 1759, for the murder of a child in the year 1724, and executed there on the 11th of December, 1759, to which is prefixed a particular detail of all the circumstances tending to the discovery of this long-concealed murder [electronic resource]
by Horne, William Andrew, 1685-1759
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Topic: Trials (Homicide)
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Life, trial, and execution of James Blomfield Rush, for the murder of Isaac Jermy, Esq., and of Jermy Jermy, Esq., his son, at their residence, Stanfield Hall, Norfold [electronic resource]
Life, trial, and execution of James Blomfield Rush, for the murder of Isaac Jermy, Esq., and of Jermy Jermy, Esq., his son, at their residence, Stanfield Hall, Norfold [electronic resource]
by Rush, James Blomfield, -1849
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Topics: Rush, James Blomfield, -1849, Jermy, Isaac, Esq, Jermy, Jermy, Esq
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Use of the dead to the living [electronic resource]
Use of the dead to the living [electronic resource]
by Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861
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Topics: Jurisprudence, Dissection, Forensic Medicine
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A medical inquiry into the professional evidence and opinions given on the late Mr. Bird's trial with the Norwich Life Insurance Company [electronic resource]
A medical inquiry into the professional evidence and opinions given on the late Mr. Bird's trial with the Norwich Life Insurance Company [electronic resource]
by Startin, James; Norwich Life Insurance Company
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Topic: Bird, Mr
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The trial of Richard Patch for the wilful murder of Isaac Blight, at Rotherhithe, on the 23d of September, 1805, at the Session House, Newington, Surrey, on Saturday, the fifth of April, 1806 [electronic resource]
The trial of Richard Patch for the wilful murder of Isaac Blight, at Rotherhithe, on the 23d of September, 1805, at the Session House, Newington, Surrey, on Saturday, the fifth of April, 1806 [electronic resource]
by Patch, Richard, -1806; Great Britain. Courts of Oyer and Terminer and General Gaol Delivery
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Topics: Patch, Richard, -1806, Blight, Isaac, -1805, Gurney, Joseph, 1744-1815, Gurney, William Brodie,...
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The true case of Mrs. Clerke: set forth by her brothers Sir Edward and Mr. Arthur [brace] Turnor. To which are added, all the depositions on that occasion. In answer to a scandalous pamphlet lately publish'd call'd 'Mrs. Clerke's case' [electronic resource]
The true case of Mrs. Clerke: set forth by her brothers Sir Edward and Mr. Arthur [brace] Turnor. To which are added, all the depositions on that occasion. In answer to a scandalous pamphlet lately publish'd call'd 'Mrs. Clerke's case' [electronic resource]
by Turnor, Edward, Sir, 1643-1721; Turnor, Arthur; Clerke, Sarah
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A protest against her treatment as a lunatic
Topics: Clerke, Sarah, Mental Disorders, Commitment of Mentally Ill
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Legal chemistry [electronic resource] : a guide to the detection of poisons, examination of tea, stains, etc., as applied to chemical jurisprudence
Legal chemistry [electronic resource] : a guide to the detection of poisons, examination of tea, stains, etc., as applied to chemical jurisprudence
by Naquet, Alfred, 1834-1916; Battershall, Jesse P. (Jesse Park), 1851-1891
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Translation of: Précis de chimie légale (1873)
Topics: Forensic Medicine, Chemistry
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Medical evidence in railway accidents [electronic resource]
Medical evidence in railway accidents [electronic resource]
by Hall, John Charles, 1816-1876
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Topics: Jurisprudence, Expert Testimony, Railroads, Accidents
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Psychology and crime [electronic resource]
Psychology and crime [electronic resource]
by Münsterberg, Hugo, 1863-1916
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Includes index
Topics: Criminal anthropology, Evidence (Law), Forensic Psychiatry
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The tryal of Charles Lord Mohun, before the House of Peers in Parliament, for the murder of William Mountford; which began the 31 of January 1692. [i.e. 1692/3] And continued by several adjournments till the fourth of February following; the Most Honourable the Lord Marquiss of Carmarthen, Lord President of Their Majesties Council, being Lord High Steward pro hac vice [electronic resource]
The tryal of Charles Lord Mohun, before the House of Peers in Parliament, for the murder of William Mountford; which began the 31 of January 1692. [i.e. 1692/3] And continued by several adjournments till the fourth of February following; the Most Honourable the Lord Marquiss of Carmarthen, Lord President of Their Majesties Council, being Lord High Steward pro hac vice [electronic resource]
by Mohun, Charles Mohun, Baron, 1677-1712; Great Britain. Parliament (1693). House of Lords
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License on verso of first leaf facing title page
Topics: Mountfort, William, 1664?-1692, Principals (Criminal law), Homicide
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Old Bailey experience. Criminal jurisprudence and the actual working of our penal code of laws. Also, an essay on prison discipline, to which is added a history of the crimes committed by offenders in the present day [electronic resource]
Old Bailey experience. Criminal jurisprudence and the actual working of our penal code of laws. Also, an essay on prison discipline, to which is added a history of the crimes committed by offenders in the present day [electronic resource]
by Wontner, Thomas
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Topics: Great Britain. Parliament, Crime, Criminal Law, Prisons
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Medico-legal treatise on homicide by external violence [electronic resource]
Medico-legal treatise on homicide by external violence [electronic resource]
by Watson, Alexander 1799-1879
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First English manual of jurisprudence on homicide by violent external means?
Topics: Forensic pathology, Forensic sciences, Homicide, Medical jurisprudence, Murder, Violent deaths
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Lunacy law for medical men [electronic resource]
Lunacy law for medical men [electronic resource]
by Mercier, Charles Arthur, 1852-1919
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Topics: Mental Disorders, Legislation, Forensic Psychiatry
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Golden rules of medical evidence [electronic resource]
Golden rules of medical evidence [electronic resource]
by Atkinson, Stanley B. (Stanley Bean)
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Booklet of tips and advice for the general practitioner who has to give evidence in a court of law
Topics: Jurisprudence, Forensic Medicine

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