A detailed look at a landmark 19th‑century trial and its gripping questions of motive, evidence, and the law.
This nonfiction account centers on the trial of John W. Webster, weaving together closing arguments, key testimony, and the complex web of financial and personal tensions at the heart of the case. It presents the courtroom drama alongside the procedures, consults, and legal maneuvers that shaped the proceedings and their interpretation.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a meticulously detailed account of the sensational trial of Professor John W. Webster, a distinguished figure in 19th-century Boston society, accused of the murder of Dr. George Parkman. The author, intimately familiar with the case, reconstructs the proceedings with remarkable precision, drawing upon court records, personal notes, and previously unpublished confessions. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving legal landscape, the book delves into the complexities of the trial, dissecting the evidence, arguments, and public reactions that shaped its course. It explores themes of justice, morality, and the fallibility of human judgment, offering a profound reflection on the societal impact of a crime that captivated a nation. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, this book provides a captivating window into a pivotal moment in American legal history, illuminating the enduring questions of guilt, innocence, and the search for truth that continue to resonate today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781334445149_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334445149
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334445149
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G1334445141I3N00
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Vendeur : moluna, Greven, Allemagne
Etat : New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Report of the Case of John W. Webster, Indicted for the Murder of George Parkman, Before the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts: Including the Hearing on the Petition for a Writ of Error, the Prisoner s Confessio. N° de réf. du vendeur 2148144496
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