The history of the London Burkers Containing a faithful and authentic account of the horrid acts of the noted Resurrectionists, Bishop, Williams, May, etc., etc., and their trial and condemnation at the Old Bailey for the wilful murder of Carlo Ferrari, with the criminals' confessions after trial. Including also the life, character, and behaviour of the atrocious Eliza Ross, the murderer of Mrs. Walsh, etc., etc.

"The History of the London Burkers" by Anonymous is a deep dive into the terrifying world of resurrectionists in early 19th-century London. It uncovers the shocking crimes of people like Bishop, Williams, and May, who committed murder to illegally sell bodies for medical dissection. The book tells the story of their trials and confessions, exposing the dark side of medicine at the time. Readers are immediately drawn into a world where murder became a business, with the story starting with the suspicious death of a young boy named Carlo Ferrari, the arrest of four men, and the gruesome evidence of violence. Through witness testimonies, the book paints a chilling picture of crime, morality, and the urgent need for laws to protect the living and the dead.