Tragic Cheshire: Historic Tales of Misfortune and Disaster

The book explores tragic happenings in Cheshire from the eighteenth to the twentieth century, covering a wide range of human and natural disasters, accidents, crime, and mental illness. It provides a vivid insight into life in the area and is fascinating for anyone interested in its unfortunate history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Cheshire, a historic county in England, has witnessed numerous tragic events throughout its history, spanning from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. These events include accidents, natural disasters, crime, and mental illness, providing a vivid insight into the lives of those who lived in the area. The book covers a wide range of human and natural disasters, from accidents in carts, cars, trains, and aircraft to the devastating effects of fire and floods. Some of the misfortunes that individuals suffered were caused by others, including their own family members, while others were industrial accidents or sheer bad luck. Crime also intruded on everyday life in this period, with others suffering through mental illness and self-harm. This collection of tragic stories of misfortune and disaster gives a vivid insight into life in Cheshire in the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. It will fascinate anyone who wants to know more about the unfortunate history of this area in the north-west of England.

Weight: 310g
Dimension: 164 x 233 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398118591