This is a study of twenty men and women who have committed crimes or have been closely involved in criminal acts. It describes their backgrounds and gives a concise account of the most notable incidents in their lives. Some of the names, like Dick Turpin, conjure the image of a popular hero, others like Al Capone are synonymous with ruthless murder and corruption. From the pirate, Captain Kidd, to bushranger, Ned Kelly, assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald and bandit, Phoolan Devi, the book covers a range of types of crime from the seventeenth century to modern times. Andrew Langley has written other children's books for Wayland, including titles in the "Great lives" series, "Life and times" series, "Focus on resources" series, "Topics" series and others.
- ISBN10 1852101393
- ISBN13 9781852101398
- Publish Date 1 May 1988
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 April 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Hodder Wayland
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 48
- Language English