The baby farmers : a chilling tale of missing babies, shameful secrets and murder in 19th century Australia /
Cossins, Annie,author.
The most common murder victim in 19th century Australia was a baby, and the most common perpetrator was a woman. Annie Cossins pieces together the fascinating story of the most infamous legal trial in Australia to reveal an underworld of struggling mothers, unwanted babies, and a society that preferred to turn a blind eye.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The most common murder victim in 19th century Australia was a baby, and the most common perpetrator was a woman. Annie Cossins pieces together the fascinating story of the most infamous legal trial in Australia to reveal an underworld of struggling mothers, unwanted babies, and a society that preferred to turn a blind eye.
Makin, John, 1845-1893.
Makin, Sarah, 1845-1918.
Murderers
Women murderers
Infanticide
Trials (Infanticide)