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History Post-confederation (1867-)

Black Donnelleys, The

by (author) Thomas Kelley

Publisher
Insomniac Press
Initial publish date
Jun 2019
Category
Post-Confederation (1867-), General, General
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554832378
    Publish Date
    Jun 2019
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

"When that Donnelly glares at you, you hear the sound of shovels digging your grave." -- Donnellys first victimHow could one family -- mom, dad, and seven sons -- terrorize an entire Canadian community for 33 years? The Black Donnellys is the classic account of how James, Johannah and their sons used brute force to brawl, steal, burn, and murder their way into the dark side of Canadian history.A popular bestseller since 1954, this gripping book covers the family's horrific crimes in unflinching detail through to their decimation at the hands of a murderous vigilante mob.

About the author

Thomas Kelley was a prolific writer of novels and non-fiction. He died in Toronto in 1982.

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