Famous Trials Of The Century (1899) - James Atlay Beresford

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 sensational and high-profile trials of the 19th century. Atlay provides a detailed account of each trial, including the background, the evidence presented, the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the final verdict. Some of the trials covered in the book include the trial of Oscar Wilde, the trial of Lizzie Borden, the trial of Charles Peace, and the trial of Dr. Crippen. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the accused, the crime scenes, and the courtrooms. Famous Trials of the Century is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment, as well as the legal system of the 19th century.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.

EAN: 9781436844734