The Strange Case Of Dr. H.H. Holmes [Paperback]

John Borowski (Adapter)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2008

"The Strange Case of Dr. H.H. Holmes" contains three fully illustrated, unabridged primary source books, plus Holmes' published confession as originally documented shortly before his execution. For the first time in over a century, these materials are again available - and all in one book. HOLMES' OWN STORY by Herman W. Mudgett - 1895 In this autobiography, Holmes recounts his childhood years, and life's trials and tribulations. THE HOLMES-PITEZEL CASE by Detective Frank Geyer - 1896 Included are rare court transcripts, expert witness testimony, and in-depth criminal and legal detection methods utilized in the trial against Holmes. THE HOLMES CASTLE by Robert Corbitt - 1895 Robert Corbitt entered the Holmes "castle" when the investigation into the horrors first began. Learn what made Corbitt believe that Holmes was innocent. THE CONFESSION OF H.H. HOLMES - 1896 Holmes gives the media what they want...a confession. UNABRIDGED - ILLUSTRATED

Product Details

• Paperback: 430 pages
• Publisher: Waterfront Productions (June 23, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975918516
• ISBN-13: 978-0975918517
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,354 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Companion Piece to the DVD, June 27, 2008

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G. Gordon Gregg (63rd & Wallace, Englewood, IL) - See all my reviews

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Reviewed by Katherine Ramsland, Ph.D., author of "The Human Predator".

"In addition to making the first DVD about H. H. Holmes available to viewers, John Borowski has done a great service by also publishing the four principle works by and about Holmes during the time of his arrest, as he awaited trial. Previously, one had to go to a place like the newspaper archives in Philadelphia to get access to these papers. Now they're all in one bound volume, along with provocative illustrations of the case and the infamous Chicago castle. In addition to Holmes's various "confessions," the volume includes the book penned by Detective Frank Geyer, as well as Robert Corbitt's description of the castle before it was destroyed and the analysis of evidence there - including bones and fine hair found in the stove. Holmes was so clever, it seems, that he would hire and discharge workmen each day so that no one could see what he was up to. It's fortunate that Borowski has been so interested in the case as to produce both a DVD and a bound collection of 19th century publications. Despite the availability of two excellent books devoted to Holmes in recent times, it's always valuable to read the documents from the relevant era."

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 Books in One, April 15, 2009

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Donald S. Domitrz - See all my reviews
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This Book is actually 4 books in one about H H Holmes America's 1st known serial killer, including the book written by Holmes himself while in prison.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Book, December 4, 2010

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I haven't finished reading this book yet, but it is quite interesting how it's 3 books in one, telling the same story! You have his perspective; than the perspective from the trial; and finally his confession - I'm looking forward to finding out the difference with each story.