
The Bloody Century
True Tales of Murder in 19th Century America
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Narrated by:
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Charles Huddleston
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By:
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Robert Wilhelm
A murderous atmosphere pervaded 19th-century America marked by lurid newspaper accounts and remembered in ballad and verse. The Bloody Century presents 50 of the most intriguing murder cases from the archives of American crime. It is a collection of fascinating stories - some famous, some long-buried - of Americans, driven by desperation, greed, jealousy, or an irrational bloodlust, to take another’s life.
The Bloody Century audiobook augments the true accounts of these murders with musical performances of period ballads and poems. The days of America’s distant past, the time of gaslights and horse-drawn carriages, are often viewed as quaint and sentimental. Yet, a closer look reveals passions, fears, and motives that are timeless and universal, and a population inured to violence, capable of monstrous acts. A visit to The Bloody Century may well give us insight into our own.
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I really enjoyed this book . I recommend it .
The small chapters make it easier to read and stop and read and Then go again
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And you thought the 21st century was risky!
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The audio version is very very entertaining.
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So Many Murders
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Fun true crime with many a twist!
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Truly enjoyable!
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The author, Robert Wilhelm, has researched each of the 50 cases meticulously detailing the truth and fiction around each case. The design of this book is fascinating as he begins with the report, followed by the court case outcomes, and ends with an original version of a song, newspaper accounting, or myth. One example is the case of Tom Dula, he begins with what happened, and the outcome of the case, and ends with the folk song performed by Tom Dooley. With Lizzie Borden, we have the same structure but followed up with the rhyming lyrics that made this horrifying tale of murder into a kid’s nursery rhyme. With each tale, he completely immerses the listener.
The narrator, Charles Huddleston, captivates the listener with clear, deliberate speech, seamlessly guiding them through each piece of the narrative. Huddleston’s use of tonal inflection and nuance builds suspense and moments of relief keeping the listener immersed and drawing them deeper into the stories and the era.
This is a great selection of stories that explain the meaning of and existence of some songs, rhymes, and other bits of trivia. The historical aspect of each tale helps to provide missing information, intriguing beliefs of the time, and more. I wish the songs were better but given the time in which they were written and performed, they accurately reflect the era. This is an informative and satisfying book for anyone who enjoys exploring tales of crime.
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Intriguing, informative, insightful
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Great experience
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Goofy ham narrator
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