Isbn: 9780428147563 - life, adventures, and confessions of albert teufel, convicted of the murder of james wiley: with his trial, speeches of counsel, conviction and sentence (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This vivid autobiography exposes the corrupting influences that propelled a young boy into a life of crime, poverty, and violence in 19th-century America. The author, born into a poor family, found refuge in gangs and criminal activities at a tender age, quickly becoming a leader in the shadowy world of street urchins and petty criminals. The book unflinchingly depicts the brutality and lawlessness that pervaded the streets of major cities, where violence was an everyday reality and survival required cunning and ruthlessness. It explores the complex interplay between personal choices and societal failures that led the author down a path of crime, shedding light on the systemic issues that contributed to his downfall. Despite its grim subject matter, this book offers a profound meditation on the human condition. Through the author's unflinching self-reflection, it challenges simplistic notions of good and evil, illuminating the intricate web of factors that shape an individual's destiny. By exposing the harsh realities faced by marginalized communities, it serves as a powerful indictment of a society that perpetuates inequality and injustice. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. …