Publisher's Synopsis
""Life and Confession of George Acker: The Murderer of Isaac H. Gordon"" is a true crime book written by the convicted murderer himself, George Acker, and published in 1859. The book details Acker's life leading up to the murder of Isaac H. Gordon, as well as the events that led to his eventual capture and confession. The murder took place in 1857 in New York City, and Acker was eventually caught and put on trial. He was found guilty and sentenced to death, but his sentence was later commuted to life in prison. While in prison, Acker wrote this book as a way to tell his side of the story and provide insight into his motivations and thought processes leading up to the crime. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different aspect of Acker's life and the events leading up to the murder. He discusses his troubled childhood, his struggles with alcoholism and drug addiction, and his eventual descent into a life of crime. Acker also provides details about the murder itself, including his motivations and the events leading up to the crime. Overall, ""Life and Confession of George Acker"" is a fascinating look into the mind of a convicted murderer, and provides insight into the factors that can lead someone to commit such a heinous act. While the book is certainly not for the faint of heart, it is a compelling read for anyone interested in true crime and the psychology of criminal behavior.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
