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The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks
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918518The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hickshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-trial-confession-and-execution-of-albert-w-hicks-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/577073/57675e36-a7d1-42a5-9042-43305d816493.jpg?v=6387731184458000004646MXNSharp InkInStock/Ebooks/<p>Albert W. Hickss gripping narrative, The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks, presents a chilling account of the life and crimes of one of Americas last notorious pirates. Written in a stark, confessional style, Hickss prose invites readers into the dark underbelly of 19th-century maritime culture, revealing not only his own moral depravity but also the societal conditions that enabled such violence. The book is punctuated by vivid descriptions and raw emotion, set against a backdrop of legal proceedings that reflect the tumultuous nature of justice during this era. Hickss use of first-person perspective immerses readers in his psychological landscape, evoking sympathy even as they recoil from his actions. Albert W. Hicks, born into poverty in the early 1830s, found himself at odds with a society steeped in class division and economic despair, factors that perhaps fueled his turn to crime. A sailor and later a pirate, Hickss life was marked by violence, desperation, and a quest for notoriety, culminating in a sensational trial that captured the public imagination. His experiences illuminate the complexities of guilt and redemption, offering profound insights into the human condition. For readers interested in true crime, maritime history, or Gothic literature, Hickss work is essential. It is not only a fascinating exploration of one mans descent into infamy but also a commentary on the moral ambiguities of his time. This book goes beyond mere documentation, inviting readers to ponder the intricate interplay between society and individual choices.</p>...915309The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks4646https://www.gandhi.com.mx/the-life-trial-confession-and-execution-of-albert-w-hicks-1/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/577073/57675e36-a7d1-42a5-9042-43305d816493.jpg?v=638773118445800000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20229788028200725_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_<p>This is the true story of Albert W. Hicks, written as a confession and autobiography. Albert W. Hicks (c. 1820 - 1860), also known as Elias W. Hicks, William Johnson, John Hicks, and Pirate Hicks, was a triple murderer, and one of the last people executed for piracy in the United States.1 His New York based trial, conviction and execution were a major talking point at the time. Cultural historian Rich Cohen, has called him the first New York City legendary gangster figure, a bridge between the piracy of old and rise of a new gangster nation. Hicks gave a full confession of the murders and his life story, which was published as a book on the day of his execution. Hicks reason for his crimes were .the devil took possession of me.</p>(*_*)9788028200725_<p>Albert W. Hickss gripping narrative, The Life, Trial, Confession and Execution of Albert W. Hicks, presents a chilling account of the life and crimes of one of Americas last notorious pirates. Written in a stark, confessional style, Hickss prose invites readers into the dark underbelly of 19th-century maritime culture, revealing not only his own moral depravity but also the societal conditions that enabled such violence. The book is punctuated by vivid descriptions and raw emotion, set against a backdrop of legal proceedings that reflect the tumultuous nature of justice during this era. Hickss use of first-person perspective immerses readers in his psychological landscape, evoking sympathy even as they recoil from his actions. Albert W. Hicks, born into poverty in the early 1830s, found himself at odds with a society steeped in class division and economic despair, factors that perhaps fueled his turn to crime. A sailor and later a pirate, Hickss life was marked by violence, desperation, and a quest for notoriety, culminating in a sensational trial that captured the public imagination. His experiences illuminate the complexities of guilt and redemption, offering profound insights into the human condition. For readers interested in true crime, maritime history, or Gothic literature, Hickss work is essential. It is not only a fascinating exploration of one mans descent into infamy but also a commentary on the moral ambiguities of his time. This book goes beyond mere documentation, inviting readers to ponder the intricate interplay between society and individual choices.</p>...9788028200725_Sharp Inklibro_electonico_cf985891-561c-3d38-b26f-65c36c027074_9788028200725;9788028200725_9788028200725Albert W.InglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/ciando-epub-91352361-3740-4291-b409-9143a737d4cb.epub2022-06-16T00:00:00+00:00Sharp Ink