The burning of Bridget Cleary
Subtitle: a true story
By: Angela Bourke.
Edition: 1st American ed.
Publisher: Viking
Published: 2000
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 279
Subjects: Cleary, Bridget, ca. 1869-1895.; Murder -- Ireland -- Tipperary (County) -- Case studies.; Tipperary (Ireland : County) -- Social conditions -- 19th century.
Genres: Case studies.
Description: Recounts the March 1895 murder of 26-year-old Bridget Cleary in rural Ireland, the trial of her husband and family, the extensive media coverage, and the politicization of the crime.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Originally published: London : Pimlico, 1999.