Caught!

By Georgia Bragg, Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator)

Discover how history's notorious figures were finally caught in this humorous crime exploration.

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224 pages· 28,797 words· Est. 3 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Meet history's infamous troublemakers, from Blackbeard to Al Capone, as they outwit and evade capture. This witty exploration reveals how these notorious figures, including spies and assassins, were ultimately caught. Dive into a world of crime, culture, and forensic science, where each capture tells a unique story. What led to their downfall, and who finally brought them to justice? Uncover the surprising truths behind their notorious escapades.

From the publisher

A humorous look at how famous people got caught, including Joan of Arc, Blackbeard, Al Capone, and more! From the award-winning team that brought you How They Croaked and How They Choked. Outlaw, assassin, art thief, and spy, these fourteen troublemakers and crooks–including Blackbeard the pirate, Typhoid Mary, and gangster Al Capone–have given the good guys a run for their money throughout the ages. Some were crooked, some were deadly, and some were merely out of line–but they all got Caught! as detailed in this fascinating and funny study of crime, culture, and forensic science. FEATURING HISTORY’S MOST WANTED: Joan of Arc, Sir Walter Raleigh, Caravaggio, Blackbeard, John Wilkes Booth, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Mata Hari, Typhoid Mary, Rasputin, Vincenzo Peruggia (Mona Lisa thief), Bernard Kuehn (Pearl Harbor spy), Anna Anderson (Anastasia impersonator), and Al Capone

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