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Tragedy of the steamer Erie... Murder of Mary Rogers...
Tragedy of the steamer Erie... Murder of Mary Rogers...
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August 16, 1841
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 16, 1841
* Mary Rogers murder
* Edgar Allan Poe story fame
The top of page 2 has a report headed; "The Conflagration of the Steamer Erie on Lake Erie", one of the biggest tragedies up to that time (see hyperlink). Much detail, taking over 2 full columns. Also on pg. 2: "The Mary Rogers Mystery". Mary Rogers was found dead on July 28, 1841, a story which became a national sensation in the U.S., inspiring Edgar Allan Poe's detective story 'The Mystery of Marie Roget'. See the hyperlink for much more on this interesting murder case.
Four pages, light damp staining throughout, good condition.
Category: Pre-Civil War
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