Description

Famous Trials of the Century is a book written by James Beresford Atlay and published in 1899. The book is a compilation of some of the most well-known and controversial trials of the 19th century. It covers trials from different parts of the world, including the United States, England, and France. The trials featured in the book range from the infamous trial of Oscar Wilde for sodomy, to the trial of John Brown for his raid on Harpers Ferry. The book provides a detailed account of each trial, including the background, the evidence presented, and the verdict. Atlay offers his own analysis of each trial, providing insight into the legal and social issues that were at play. Famous Trials of the Century is a fascinating look at some of the most significant legal cases of the 19th century and the impact they had on society.Includes Weare And Thurtell, The Burke And Hare Case, The Queen Against Courvoisier, Barber��s Case, The Queen Against Madeleine Smith, The Road Mystery, The Queen Against Pritchard, The Tichborne Case.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.