Lizzie Borden: The Legend, the Truth, and the final chapter

snokkums · Post by **snokkums** » Wed Aug 16, 2006 7:22 pm

I have just received the book Lizzie Borde, the legend the truth and the final chapter. Has anyone read this book and what do you think of the book.

theebmonique · Post by **theebmonique** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:15 am

Check any post of RayS...ANY post.

Tracy...

Davo · Post by **Davo** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:54 pm

Would anyone be kind enough to give me a link so I can purchase the Leonard Rebello book? I hear it is very good. I'd like to compare it to the few other Lizzie books I own. Many thanks.

RayS · Post by **RayS** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:59 pm

www.amazon.com has the reviews from those readers who cared to comment. Barnes & Noble may also have a site.
There was another topic with a similar title; has it disappeared?

I would recommend reading David Kent's "Forty Whacks" for an over-all introduction to this case. Then whatever books are in your library in historical order by date of publication.
Edmund Pearson
Edward Radin
Victoria Lincoln
Robert Sullivan
Frank Spiering
Arnold Brown
William Masterton

Any book that is not in your library probably failed the tests that Librarians have (Kirkus Reviews).

E.H. Porter's "Fall River Tragedy" has been republished at a pricy $75. As if for some college course. THAT was the grandfather/mother of all books.

RayS · Post by **RayS** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 4:01 pm

Davo @ Thu Aug 17, 2006 3:54 pm wrote:Would anyone be kind enough to give me a link so I can purchase the Leonard Rebello book? I hear it is very good. I'd like to compare it to the few other Lizzie books I own. Many thanks.

I've not read it. It seems to be an encyclopedia of all recorded data on the case, as much as would fit into one book.
Don't expect it at your local library!

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:55 am

The book is sold out. I've verified the fact twice- not even any *on consignment.*

Davo · Post by **Davo** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:25 am

Thank you.

RayS · Post by **RayS** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:37 pm

Kat @ Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:55 am wrote:The book is sold out. I've verified the fact twice- not even any *on consignment.*

There is a limited audience for that. Could it be republished on a CD?
That's for "collectors" who want to own things that they may never read.

Roy Nickerson · Post by **Roy Nickerson** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:46 pm

Ray, you really must try to get your hands on a copy of Rebello; it may help to temper your ardor for Brown's "theory" (OK, it won't. You are too firmly wedded to it).

I must say that the going prices for "Past and Present" and "The Knowlton Papers" make me glad I bought them as soon as they were published. There was sticker shock then, but it's obscene what they are asking for them now!

RayS · Post by **RayS** » Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:48 pm

Roy Nickerson @ Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:46 pm wrote:Ray, you really must try to get your hands on a copy of Rebello; it may help to temper your ardor for Brown's "theory" (OK, it won't. You are too firmly wedded to it).

I must say that the going prices for "Past and Present" and "The Knowlton Papers" make me glad I bought them as soon as they were published. There was sticker shock then, but it's obscene what they are asking for them now!

Somebody is republishing E.H. Porter's book for SEVENTY-FIVE dollars!
Public domain now?

Arnold Brown alone published a solution that works. Anything that blames those present the night before is a dead end since they were all investigated and cleared. Lizzie didn't do it!