Publisher's Synopsis
The Case and Memoirs of James Hackman is a historical book written by James Hackman himself in 1779. The book describes the life and death of James Hackman, a British army officer who was convicted of the murder of Martha Ray, a popular actress and mistress of the Earl of Sandwich.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is the case of James Hackman, which describes the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent trial. The second part is the memoirs of James Hackman, which provides a personal account of his life and experiences.The book provides a detailed insight into the life of James Hackman, including his military career, his relationship with Martha Ray, and the events that led to her murder. It also sheds light on the society and culture of 18th century England, particularly the lives of the upper class and the role of women in society.Overall, The Case and Memoirs of James Hackman is a fascinating historical account that provides a glimpse into the life of an infamous figure in British history.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.
