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William Burke

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BL3274494
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William Burke
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British Library, London, UK
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Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare. (Dedicated Edinburgh, [1829.] Language: English Source/Shelfmark: 1764.a.16.(1), Execution of the notorious William Burke the murderer, who supplied Dr. Knox with subjects. Image taken from Wretch's Illustrations of Shakespeare. (Dedicated to a nocturnal luminary) [i.e. R. Knox, M.D. Being seven coloured lithographic prints, with parodies on quotations from Shakspere, satirizing Dr. Knox, W. Burke and W. Hare.].. Originally published/produced in Edinburgh, [1829.].

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felony / gallows / equipment / outlaw / society concept / criminal / felon / event / events / judicial event / execution / terror / crime / hanged / people by name / hanging / criminals / criminal roles / murder / illegal / murderer / horror / william burke
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