Remarkable Rogues by Charles Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, Charles |
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| LoC No. | 21018431 |
| Title |
Remarkable Rogues
The Careers of Some Notable Criminals of Europe and America; Second Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org) |
| Summary | "Remarkable Rogues" by Charles Kingston is a collection of biographical accounts written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the lives and crimes of various notable criminals from Europe and America, painting intriguing portraits of infamous characters such as Marie Tarnowska and her descent into moral depravity. Each chapter delves into the motivations and consequences of their actions, providing a glimpse into the darker sides of human nature. At the start of the book, Kingston introduces Marie Tarnowska, a beautiful Russian aristocrat whose life spirals into tragedy after she elopes with the inappropriate Count Vassili Tarnowska. As she grapples with the harsh realities of her marriage, a series of tumultuous affairs ensue, illustrating her descent into a life of deception and crime. Her story unfolds dramatically, marked by jealousy, rebellion, and ultimately, a quest for financial security. The opening sets the tone for a detailed exploration of her character and backdrop, hinting at the impactful consequences of her choices and an inevitable confrontation with justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Criminals |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45349 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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