This book recounts the fascinating true story of Margaret Nicholson's attempt to assassinate King George III in 1786. Using original source material, the author paints a vivid portrait of the events leading up to the assassination attempt and its aftermath. This book is perfect for history buffs and anyone interested in the darker side of British history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.