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.

  • William Burke
Date:
1829
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: 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. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Conduct of Burke in Lock-up-houio . . jo* Liberation of M'Dougal . . . [\q Burke's Conduct in Jail • . . n ; Hare's Behaviour . . . . i ] <; Burke's and Hare's Houses . . . ] 20 Remarks on their Characters . . . 1 - | Murder of Mary Paterson . . . \%± Janet Brown's Statement relative to the Murder of Paterson . 1 >:> Murder of Daft Jamie . . . . 132 Curious Rencontre between Daft Jamie and Bobhy Auld . 133 Legal Discussions relative to the Trial of Hare and the Socii Crirmnum 137 Memoirs of Burke, with particulars of all the Murders communicated hi/ Himself . . . . . 170 List of Murders committed by Burke and Hare . . gQi Town Council Proceedings . . , . 1 , Confessions -of Burke from the Caledonian Mercury . vjq Preparations for Burke's Execution . . . Removal to.the Lock-up-house . . . ggg Occurrences on the Street previous to the Execution . 227 The Execution . mm Character of Burke . . . , g j j Occurrences after the Execution ... . * 251 Description of the Body . . , < # g£g Riot at the College ... . . gA4 Phrenological Development of Burke . 2of) Observations on the Head of William Burke . . 0(jo Remarks on do. - .. . . t 9^7 Proceedings against Hare . , . g-g Memoirs of Hare ... . , 2og Hare's Reception in Dumfries . , _ 312 Hare's Appearance . . ■ t Letter from the Sheriff to the Right Hon. the Lord Provost 3 )<j Official Confessions of Burke Confessions of Burke from the Edinburgh Evening Courant . 340 Account of Helen M'Dougal Mrs. Hare- Popular Tumult 3«53 3.55 361 3fi LIST OF PLATES. Portrait of Burke, to face, title Ground Plan of Burke's House Portrait of Helen M'Dougal Burke's House from, the Back,Court 97 View of Burke's Execution Portrait of Hard ... • 237 Facsimile of Burke's Hand-writing '. 272 Portrait of Mr?. Hare ' * 35'
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