Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #341155 in Books
• Published on: 1992-03
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 355 pages

Customer Reviews

Lizzie
Although this book is somewhat different to other true crime books, it's still a great read. A compilation of hundreds of newspaper articles, it is interesting to follow the personal opinion of some of the journalists. Some of them aren't even looking for the truth, they just want to give the gory details. The book shows articles, starting with the discovery of the bodies untill Lizzie's death. I guess no one will ever get to know the truth, but isn't that what makes the story of Lizzie Borden so great?

day-by-day news on the tragedy
This is really a collection, a plethora of old newspaper articles written following the murders, at the time of the trial, and after. It's unique in giving the reader a "feel" for the time and atmosphere of Fall River at the time of the murders.

David Rehak
author of "Did Lizzie Borden Axe For It?"

Fascinating first-hand accounts
This book is a compilation of hundreds of newspaper articles in chronological order about the Lizzie Borden case, from initial coverage of the "shocking crime" to news accounts about Lizzie's death decades later. Many articles surprise the reader with their blatant factual errors, while others impress with eloquent writing. Some of the journalists who covered the Borden trial were insightful and gifted writers. The book has no photos, but it does have several dozen pen-and-ink drawings. The book also includes the complete transcript of Lizzie Borden's testimony at the inquest. I would recommend the book to any Borden buff.