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Title The peculiar case of the electric constable : a true tale of passion, poison & pursuit / Carol Baxter.
Author Baxter, Carol J, author.
Publication Info. London : Oneworld Publications, 2013.
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 Orlando Public Library (Downtown) - Third Floor  364.1523 BAX    Check Shelves
Description xv, 391 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-382) and index.
Summary A tale of murder and scientific revolution tells the story of John Tawell, who was arrested after an early use of the telegraph in Victorian England brought about his capture, and his trial, which involved sexual scandal and little hard evidence.
Subject Tawell, John, -1845.
Murder -- England -- History -- 19th century -- Case studies.
Poisoning -- England -- History -- 19th century -- Case studies.
Telecommunication -- Social aspects -- England.
ISBN 1780742436 : $17.95
9781780742434