| Author |
Wilkinson, George Theodore |
| LoC No. |
28012598
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| Title |
An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy
With the trials at large of the conspirators, for high treason and murder, a description of their weapons and combustible machines, and every particular connected with the rise, progress, discovery, and termination of the horrid plot
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Thomas Kelly,1820.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
deaurider, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"An Authentic History of the Cato-Street Conspiracy" by George Theodore Wilkinson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book meticulously details a significant event in British history involving a conspiracy aimed at assassinating government officials in 1820. It chronicles the rise, discovery, and ultimate failure of the Cato-Street Conspiracy, shedding light on the individuals involved and the devastating consequences of their actions. The opening of the work sets a dramatic tone, revealing the chaos that ensues when the plot is unveiled. It describes the conspirators, led by Arthur Thistlewood, plotting an attack against cabinet ministers during a dinner gathering, with elaborate plans to infiltrate and execute a deadly assault. The narrative highlights the moment the authorities catch wind of the conspiracy, leading to a tense confrontation in which one officer, Richard Smithers, is tragically murdered, marking the gravity of the conspiracy’s treachery. Through vivid detail and procedural accounts, the introduction of this history paints a picture of unrest during a tumultuous period in Britain, establishing the book’s focus on the interplay of crime, politics, and social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- George IV, 1820-1830
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| Subject |
Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
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| Subject |
Thistlewood, Arthur, 1770-1820 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Cato Street Conspiracy, 1820
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| Subject |
Trials (Treason) -- England -- London
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67447 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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