Episode 14: James Cook, Bookbinder & Murderer of John Paas, Tool Maker

This episode covers the true story of James Cook, a bookbinder who murdered tool engraver John Paas the town of Leicester, bookbinder James Cmurdered tool engraver John Paas over a dispute about brass finishing tools. The tale is particularly gruesome and well-documented because James Cook was the last person to be gibbeted in Britain. Then I interview contemporary bookbinder and tool maker Brien Beidler for some added perspective.

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Episode 14: James Cook, Bookbinder & Murderer of John Paas, Tool Maker is an episode from Books in the Wild by Keri Schroeder.

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This episode was published on Oct 26, 2020.

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