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Christchurch Crimes 1850-1875
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Explore the vivid and intriguing world of crime in early Christchurch with 'Christchurch Crimes 1850-1875' by Geoffrey Rice. This compelling historical narrative delves into the crimes and courtroom dramas that shaped Canterbury during its formative years. Drawing from thorough research of 19th-century newspapers, police records, and court minute books, Geoffrey Rice reconstructs the life stories of ordinary individuals involved in extraordinary events. With 228 pages packed with fascinating accounts, this book provides a unique perspective on the complex interplay of crime and punishment in a developing society.
The stories reveal the challenges faced by early settlers, from common shopkeepers to struggling cab drivers, and capture their interactions with the law, portrayed in a mix of dramatic and heart-wrenching detail. This is not merely an academic study; it's an immersive journey into the past, where the voices of the long-forgotten come alive through verbatim courtroom testimonies and sensational trials. Ideal for history buffs, crime enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how colonial life influenced crime and society in Christchurch, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Get ready to uncover the hidden narratives of 140 years ago with 'Christchurch Crimes 1850-1875'.
Author: Geoffrey Rice Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 15-10-2012
While researching nineteenth-century Christchurch newspapers for another book, historian Geoff Rice was struck by the diversity of crime in early Christchurch, and the amount of detail in the court reports. Fascinated by what he was reading, he became diverted from the task at hand and set about writing this book instead: about crime and punishment in the first 25 years of Canterbury settlement.
The stories are drawn from newspaper reports, with further detail added from police records and the court minute books. The events are contextualised by Professor Rice's extensive knowledge of the times. It is not an academic study; nor is it a work of fiction. Rather it is an attempt at evidence-based reconstruction of crimes and courtroom proceedings, opening a window on the lives and deeds of ordinary people who lived in this place over 140 years ago.
History is usually written by the winners, and it is rare to hear the voices of ordinary folk from the remote past. Yet such were the shorthand skills of 19th-century newspaper reporters that courtroom testimony and cross-examinations were often captured verbatim, especially in the more sensational murder trials. Reading these reports one can almost hear the voices of the past. We catch glimpses of cabbies, shopkeepers, clerks and housewives going about their daily work, with descriptions of homes or workplaces, and the occasional fight in a pub.
The stories are often dramatic and even sensational, sometimes horrifying, sometimes amusing, often rather sad. Their crimes mirror the difficult realities of colonial life.
The stories reveal the challenges faced by early settlers, from common shopkeepers to struggling cab drivers, and capture their interactions with the law, portrayed in a mix of dramatic and heart-wrenching detail. This is not merely an academic study; it's an immersive journey into the past, where the voices of the long-forgotten come alive through verbatim courtroom testimonies and sensational trials. Ideal for history buffs, crime enthusiasts, and anyone interested in how colonial life influenced crime and society in Christchurch, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Get ready to uncover the hidden narratives of 140 years ago with 'Christchurch Crimes 1850-1875'.
Author: Geoffrey Rice Publisher: Canterbury University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 152 x 228 mm
Pages: 228
Publication Date: 15-10-2012
While researching nineteenth-century Christchurch newspapers for another book, historian Geoff Rice was struck by the diversity of crime in early Christchurch, and the amount of detail in the court reports. Fascinated by what he was reading, he became diverted from the task at hand and set about writing this book instead: about crime and punishment in the first 25 years of Canterbury settlement.
The stories are drawn from newspaper reports, with further detail added from police records and the court minute books. The events are contextualised by Professor Rice's extensive knowledge of the times. It is not an academic study; nor is it a work of fiction. Rather it is an attempt at evidence-based reconstruction of crimes and courtroom proceedings, opening a window on the lives and deeds of ordinary people who lived in this place over 140 years ago.
History is usually written by the winners, and it is rare to hear the voices of ordinary folk from the remote past. Yet such were the shorthand skills of 19th-century newspaper reporters that courtroom testimony and cross-examinations were often captured verbatim, especially in the more sensational murder trials. Reading these reports one can almost hear the voices of the past. We catch glimpses of cabbies, shopkeepers, clerks and housewives going about their daily work, with descriptions of homes or workplaces, and the occasional fight in a pub.
The stories are often dramatic and even sensational, sometimes horrifying, sometimes amusing, often rather sad. Their crimes mirror the difficult realities of colonial life.
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