| Author |
Bedworth, Thomas, 1764-1815 |
| LoC No. |
42033623
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| Title |
The Power of Conscience, exemplified in the genuine and extraordinary confession of Thomas Bedworth
delivered to one of the principal officers of Newgate, the night before his execution on September 18, 1815, for the murder of Elizabeth Beesmore in Drury lane. Relating his horrible sufferings until compelled to surrender to public justice by the constant supernatural visitations of the murdered woman, and the frequent appearance of her apparition. From the original paper now in the possession of the publisher. Including interesting particulars of Bedworth's former life, his behaviour before execution, and an original and full report of the Common Serjeant's address on passing sentence.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1815 Wm. Hone edition by David Price
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| Summary |
"The Power of Conscience, exemplified in the genuine and extraordinary…" is a historical account detailing the harrowing confession of Thomas Bedworth, who was executed for the murder of Elizabeth Beesmore in 1815. The book, written in the early 19th century, presents a mix of moral reflection and the grim realities surrounding crime and punishment. It addresses themes of guilt, mental anguish, and the supernatural, illustrating the heavy toll of ungoverned passions through Bedworth’s tragic story. The narrative unfolds with Bedworth recounting his life—marked by tumultuous relationships and personal failures—culminating in the fateful murder of Beesmore under the influence of jealousy and intoxication. Following the crime, Bedworth is pursued by visions of the murdered woman, which plague him with guilt and lead to his eventual surrender to justice. The book captures his oscillation between despair and a search for redemption, ultimately exploring the psychological torment experienced by individuals faced with the consequences of their actions, as well as the profound impact of conscience on the human soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
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| Subject |
Trials (Murder) -- England -- London
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| Subject |
Bedworth, Thomas, 1764-1815 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
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| Subject |
Beesmore, Elizabeth, -1815
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
63018 |
| Release Date |
Aug 23, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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