On Trial (1899)

By Zack Zack and Gwendoline Keats

Book Overview

On Trial is a novel written by American author Zack (pseudonym for Eugene Field) and published in 1899. The story revolves around the trial of a young man named John Eddring who is accused of murder. The trial takes place in a small town in Kentucky and the case is being closely followed by the entire community. The novel explores the themes of justice, truth, and the power of love. John Eddring is a young lawyer from the North who has come to Kentucky to work on a case. While he is there, he falls in love with a local girl named Lucy. However, their love is complicated by the fact that Lucy's father is a wealthy plantation owner who is strongly opposed to the idea of his daughter marrying a Northerner. The murder trial of John Eddring is the main focus of the novel. The prosecution argues that Eddring killed a man in a drunken rage, while the defense maintains that he acted in self-defense. As the trial progresses, the truth behind the murder is gradually revealed, and the reader is left to decide whether John Eddring is guilty or innocent. Throughout the novel, the author also explores the social and cultural differences between the North and the South in the aftermath of the Civil War. The novel is a powerful commentary on the nature of justice and the importance of love and understanding in overcoming differences. Overall, On Trial is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that explores complex themes of justice, love, and cultural differences. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the history of the United States.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437088341
• ISBN13: 9781437088342
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"