George Chapman Seweryn Klosowski

[HelenaWojtczak]

Yes that's the point I was making.
In the translation Rappaport's profession was given as surgeon, making 'Chapman' supposedly a surgeon's assistant.
Whereas the original trade directories make it clear Rappaport was a feldscher, which in turn makes it obvious that 'surgeon' was a mistranslation or at least an inaccurate translation.

Exactly so.

Unfortunately, those who promote Chapman's candidacy as the Ripper have depended quite heavily on his having been a "trained surgeon".

Helena

[Lechmere]

I was in Bishops Stortford the other day and guessed where Chapman's pub might have been and took a quick picture. I think I was right. I am fairly sure it was where the Vodafone shop is now.

[HelenaWojtczak]

Absolutely correct, Lechmere.

Coincidentally, yesterday I, too, visited one of Chapman's haunts....

I stood outside Praga Hospital. it's been rebuilt since he was there in the 1880s... but the church next door still stands. I went inside and feel that he must have, too. Even if he eschewed Catholicism, social pressure is bound to have propelled him inside.


Helena

[sushka]

Just ordered your book

Hi Helena,
Based on all the reviews and comments here, have just placed an order for your book.

Can't wait!

Regards

Sushka

[HelenaWojtczak]

Hi Helena,
Based on all the reviews and comments here, have just placed an order for your book.

Can't wait!

Regards

Sushka

Thanks very much. In the post tomorrow!
Do you want any inscription, dedication etc?

Helena

[Observer]

Here's one you'll recognise Helena

Regards

Observer

[Observer]

Here's another

[Observer]

Another

[HelenaWojtczak]

Here's one you'll recognise Helena

Regards

Observer

You'd think, wouldn't you? But not the case. Assume White Hart.

Helena

[HelenaWojtczak]

Pleased to see another 5-star review on Amazon of my book JACK THE RIPPER AT LAST? Eric Bond Hutton wrote:

"Here is a rarity: a monograph on a Jack the Ripper suspect so painstakingly researched, so well written and so attractively presented that it is not only a pleasure to read but also a joy to own. The definitive work on George Chapman (and likely to remain so indefinitely), "Jack the Ripper at Last?" is a model of historical narrative and analysis, of which it is impossible to speak too highly and which puts to shame the general run of books in this field."

[sushka]

Haven't received the book yet?

Hi Helena,
Based on all the reviews and comments here, have just placed an order for your book.

Can't wait!

Regards

Sushka

Hi
Just checking. I haven't received your book yet?

Regards
Sushka

[HelenaWojtczak]

Hi Sushka

Surface mail to Australia takes about 12 weeks... see this page..

http://www.royalmail.com/personal/international-delivery/international-economy

Best wishes

Helena

[HelenaWojtczak]

KINDLE PROMOTION June-July

My book's Kindle edition will be on sale for just $3.99, which is about £2.38 in British pounds,for the rest of June starting tomorrow, 5th June, as part of a Summer Madness promotion.

Cheers everyone!

Helena

[HelenaWojtczak]

In addition, for the paperback, I am running a limited period HALF PRICE offer, 9th to 30th June 2014.

Copies bought via the link below will be half price, just £6.50.

They can also be dedicated, inscribed and signed by the author
to your personal requirements.

Here is the link to the temporary half price offer page:

http://www.hastingspress.co.uk/chapmanpromotion.html

Helena
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[Barnaby]

Hi Helena,

I just noticed the book was available on Kindle and snapped it up. I very much look forward to reading it as everyone has said such wonderful things about it. Belated congratulations!