# The Chronicles of Crime or The New Newgate Calendar. v. 1/2

_being a series of memoirs and anecdotes of notorious characters who have outraged the laws of Great Britain from the earliest period to 1841._

By Camden Pelham.

"The Chronicles of Crime; or, The New Newgate Calendar" by Camden Pelham is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work aggregates detailed memoirs and anecdotes of notorious criminals who have violated the laws of Great Britain, covering a wide range of offenses from murder to piracy. This collection serves both as a grim reflection on the consequences of crime and a commentary on social morality. At the start of the text, the author introduces the overarching theme of crime and punishment through a series of narratives focused on infamous characters from British history. The opening portion presents the case of Thomas Hunter, a clergyman executed for the gruesome murder of his two pupils, which sets a dramatic tone for the accounts to follow. It outlines Hunter's descent from a respected teacher to a figure of infamy motivated by revenge against the children who discovered his illicit affair. The narrative warns of the dangers of temptation and the inevitable repercussions of guilt, establishing a moral framework that is to be explored throughout the volume. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: Hablot Knight Browne
- Subjects: Crime -- Great Britain; Criminals -- Great Britain; Newgate (Prison : London, England)

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## Audiobooks of it

- [Chronicles of Crime Vol 1](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/9139) by Camden Pelham (10 h 19 min, English)

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