Second edition of Lang's collection of essays on contentious events from history. Includes the case of Elizabeth Canning, The Cardinal's necklace and the appearance and murder of Kaspar Hauser, alleged to be an abducted crown prince. Fascinating stories. With a frontispiece of Canning. 8vo. Red cloth covers are marked and rubbed. Spine toned. Title page has a small tear to top corner. Sparse, light foxing within. Binding sound and contents otherwise clean. Good overall.