Catherine: A Story

by William Makepeace Thackeray

17 chapters7h 45mEnglish1840

About this book

The wild and raw adventures of Catherine Hayes, who was burned for murder at Tyburn in 1742 - Summary by Mark Leder

1Introducing to the reader the chief personage of this narrative, Part One

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2Introducing to the reader the chief personage of this narrative, Part Two

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3In which are depicted pleasures of a sentimental attachment

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4In which a narcotic is administered, and a great deal of genteel society depicted

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5In which Mrs. Catherine becomes an honest woman again

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6Contains Mr. Brock's autobiography, and other matters

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7Adventures of the ambassador, Mr. Macshane

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8Which embraces a period of seven years

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9Enumerates the accomplishments of Master Thomas Billings--introduces Mr. Brock as Doctor Wood--- and announces the execution of Ensign Macshane

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10Interview between Count Galgenstein and Master Thomas Billings, when he informs the Count of his parentage

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11Showing how Galgenstein and Mrs. Cat recognize each other in Marylebone Gardens,\--and how the Count drives her home in his carriage

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12Of some domestic quarrels, and the consequences thereof

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13Treat of love and prepares for death

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14Being a preparation for the end

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15The last

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16Another last chapter

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