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In 'A History of the Trial of Castner Hanway and Others, for Treason', the author delves into the legal intricacies surrounding the trial of Castner Hanway and several others for alleged acts of treason. The book offers a detailed account of the trial proceedings, examining the legal arguments presented by both the prosecution and defense. Written in a scholarly and analytical style, the author provides a comprehensive look at the trial, its background, and significance in the context of American legal history. The reader will gain valuable insight into the legal system of the time and the complexities of treason trials in the early 19th century. As a member of the Philadelphia bar, the author brings a wealth of legal knowledge and expertise to the subject matter. This background likely informed the meticulous research and analysis present in the book. The author's firsthand experience with legal proceedings adds credibility to the narrative, offering readers a unique perspective on the trial and its implications. I recommend 'A History of the Trial of Castner Hanway and Others, for Treason' to readers interested in American legal history, especially those intrigued by the intricacies of treason trials. This book provides a thorough examination of a significant legal case and offers valuable insights into the legal system of the era.
This book posits that the American Revolution--waged to form a "more perfect union"--still raged long after the guns went silent. Eight major fugitive slave stories of the antebellum era are described and interpreted to demonstrate how fugitive slaves and their abolitionist allies embraced Patrick Henry's motto "Give me Liberty or Give me Death" and the principles enshrined in the Declaration of Independence. African Americans and white abolitionists seized upon these dramatic events to exhort citizens to complete the Revolution by extending liberty to all Americans. Casting fugitive slaves and their slave revolt leaders as heroic American Revolutionaries seeking freedom for themselves and their enslaved brethren, this book provides a broader interpretation of the American Revolution.
Reprinted from the series Slavery, Race and the American Legal System, 1700-1872, this set contains facsimiles of 56 rare pamphlets relating to court cases involving fugitive slaves. As in the companion set, Southern Slaves in Free State Courts, some pamphlets were part of the public debate over judicial decisions. Others used cases to promote the antislavery cause or, in some instances, support or justify slavery. "These...volumes belong in every library used for research, and in particular at all law school libraries. They will prove valuable to historians, lawyers, law teachers and students, and all persons interested in the problems of slavery and race in American experience.": William M. Wiecek, American Journal of Legal History 33 (1989) 187.