Jack the Ripper--Case Solved, 1891 - Softcover

Hainsworth, J.J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786496762 ISBN 13: 9780786496761

Publisher: McFarland & Co, 2015

Synopsis

Is there anything new to be read about Jack the Ripper, whose identity has been sought by countless "Ripperologists" for more than 120 years? This book answers an emphatic "Yes!" Drawing on recently discovered sources, the author argues that the Ripper's identity was no mystery to the police in 1891.

Police chief Sir Melville Macnaghten claimed to know the truth from "private information," but his source has remained unknown for more than a century. Here, the identity of Sir Melville's informer is revealed, explaining why the Ripper was disguised as an insane surgeon for public consumption. A number of photos are included, some never before seen.

About this title

About the Author

J.J. Hainsworth is a high school history teacher and author who lives and works in Adelaide, South Australia.

Edition details

• Publisher: McFarland & Co
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0786496762
• ISBN 13: 9780786496761
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228