Uncover one of America's most notorious unsolved murders. First published in the wake of the trial that gripped a nation, The Fall River Tragedy reconstructs the Lizzie Borden case in exacting detail.On the morning of 4th August 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were found hacked to death in their Fall River home, and suspicion immediately fell on their youngest daughter, Lizzie. Drawing on trial testimony, police records, and the press coverage of the day, Edw...

The story of how Lizzie Borden supposedly murdered her parents has passed into American folklore, partly thanks to the albeit inaccurate playground rhyme, "Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother 40 whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father 41." Here we have the 'true' story, as reported by the local police reporter who attended the trial and lived only streets away from the Borden home with his young wife. After the trial, Porter 'disappeared' and it was widely sp...

The full title of this near-contemporaneous account of the infamous Borden ax murders, written by journalist Edwin H. Porter, isThe Fall River tragedy : a history of the Borden murders : A plain statement of the material facts pertaining to the most famous crime of the century, including the story of the arrest and preliminary trial of Miss Lizzie A. Borden and a full report of the Superior Court trial, with a hitherto unpublished account of the renowned Trickey-McHenry affair : Co...

At high noon on Thursday the fourth day of August, 1892, the cry of murder swept through the city of Fall River like a typhoon on the smooth surface of an eastern sea. It was caught up by a thousand tongues and repeated at every street corner until it reached the utmost confines of the municipality. A double murder, the most atrocious of crimes, committed under the very glare of the mid-day sun within three minutes walk of the City Hall was the way the story went and it was true in every p...

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The Fall River tragedy: a history of the Borden murdersAn account of the material facts pertaining to the most famous crime of the century, including the story of the arrest and preliminary trial of Miss Lizzie A. Borden and a full report of the Superior Court trial, with an unpublished account of the renowned Trickey-McHenry affair: Compiled from official sources and profusely illustrated with original engravings

"Cups and Their Customs" by M. D. Henry Porter and George Edwin Roberts is an engrossing look at the diverse and interesting world of cups across countries and times. In this collaborative book, the writers investigate the historical, cultural, and metaphorical value of cups, revealing the conventions that surround these ordinary objects. The book takes readers on a tour across several civilizations, looking at how cups have played an important role in rituals, rites, and everyday life. Fr...

"The Fall River Tragedy: A History of the Borden Murders" by Edwin H. Porter delves into one of America's most infamous murder cases, the brutal slayings of Andrew and Abby Borden in Fall River, Massachusetts. The book meticulously examines the events surrounding the murders, the investigation, and the trial of Lizzie Borden, the prime suspect and daughter of the victims. Porter provides a detailed narrative that captures the public's fascination with the case, exploring the societal norms...

"Cups and Their Customs" by M. D. Henry Porter and George Edwin Roberts explores the rich history and cultural significance of cups throughout various societies. The authors delve into the evolution of cup designs, materials, and uses, highlighting how these vessels have played a crucial role in rituals, celebrations, and daily life. Through detailed illustrations and engaging narratives, the book invites readers to appreciate the artistry and craftsmanship behind these seemingly simple ob...