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Carregando... On the Road to Villisca: The Hunt for the Midwest Axemende Hank Brewster
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In 1911 and 1912 a wave of Axe Murders terrorized the Midwest. Although suspects were hunted down for the most part few were ever convicted for the crimes. From Portland,Oregon to Villisca, Iowa Axe Murderers were thought to ride the rails leaving unsolved murders in their wake. Não foram encontradas descrições de bibliotecas. |
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What I liked about this book was the use of the newspaper articles to tell the story. It was fascinating to read them. Newspapers told so much more back then. The coverage of the trial was amazing.
I know the author was trying to present things as they happened and in keeping with the language/spelling of the time. With so many newspaper articles and so many different cases, I think he did a good job. I learned things I didn't know. If he omitted or changed things, he stated it. I didn't agree with everything he did, but I understand his reasoning.
I don't think this is the best book out there regarding these murders but it is a book worth reading if you are interested in them. The author gives his opinion on who he believes did it. That does come out strongly towards the end. I'm not saying he is right or wrong about it; just letting you know his opinion is there.
I know the house in Villisca can be visited. It would have been interesting to know if he went there. To restore the home accurately and be able to provide tours, the current owners must have researched greatly. Perhaps, being from Villisca, they have something more to contribute. It would have been interesting to know if the author contacted them.
Would I recommend this book? Yes.
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