JACK THE RIPPER : and the Whitechapel Murders [BOX SET] (Document Pack) [Box set] [Paperback]

Keith Skinner (Author), Stewart P Evans (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2002 | ISBN-10: 1903365392 | ISBN-13: 978-1903365397

Between the months of August and November 1888 six prostitutes were found murdered in London's East End. The killer, who became known as 'Jack the Ripper', was never found, and the story remains an enduring source of fascination over a hundred years on. This pack tells the story through facsimiles of key documents from the Metropolitan Police and Home Office files held at the National Archives (UK). An illustrated introduction by two of the world's leading experts on the case provides a full explanation of the documents and sets them in their historical context.

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About the Author

Stewart P. Evans is a retired police officer, and co-author of 'The Lodger: The Arrest and Escape of Jack the Ripper.' Keith Skinner is a historical researcher and writer, whose books include 'Jack the Ripper A-Z.' Together they wrote 'Jack the Ripper: Letters from Hell' and 'The Ultimate Jack the Ripper Sourcebook.'

Product Details

• Paperback: 24 pages
• Publisher: Public Records Office (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1903365392
• ISBN-13: 978-1903365397
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,042,384 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Close to orginals!!, October 1, 2003

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C. J. Schoonover (Janesville, WI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JACK THE RIPPER : and the Whitechapel Murders [BOX SET] (Document Pack) (Paperback)

This is not a book, but a reproduction of documents from the public Records office in London. For those that are serious about Ripper research, you need to have this. Since many of us will never get the chance to go to London, this will be as close as we get to what is left of Ripper Documents. Evans and Skinner are some of the best Ripper Researchers their are!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for research & study... NOT for collecting or display, April 26, 2006

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Deborah K. Dobbins "-Captain-" (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JACK THE RIPPER : and the Whitechapel Murders [BOX SET] (Document Pack) (Paperback)

As a big Jack the Ripper-ologist, I was really excited about getting this but when I opened the box, I'm must admit I was a wee bit disappointed.

I got the impression from the item description that these would be "aged" like the declaration of independence and constitution replicas you get in the Washington DC souvenier shops. They are not, and rather on fancy photo type paper instead. Out of the 16 document reproductions, some of the police reports are on a high quality copy paper. Also there are little black circles the size of a hole punch with page numbers in the corners of each document (drat!). These are not display pieces. I feel this was a result of my own false hopes and mis-interpretation of the description... so I won't dock any stars for this.

My only legitimate complaint is that I wish there were more documents in it! Otherwise, this set is really nice for studying handwriting and gathering facts. I'm giving this 4 stars as the collection is an excellent "Saucy Jacky" study piece.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have, August 29, 2008

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Michael Hamilton (Homosassa, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: JACK THE RIPPER : and the Whitechapel Murders [BOX SET] (Document Pack) (Paperback)

A "must have" for any Ripperologist, this packet of documents takes you back to 1888. From newspaper articles to the alleged letters from the Ripper himself, these documents are fascinating to read and well worth the money. Enjoy.