Report Of The Trial Of Friends

By Marcus Tullius Cicero Gould

Book Overview

Report of the Trial of Friends is a book by Marcus T. C. Gould that provides a detailed account of the trial of several Quaker activists who were arrested for their involvement in anti-slavery activities. The book chronicles the trial and the subsequent conviction of the activists, who were accused of inciting a slave rebellion. Gould, who was a lawyer and a member of the Society of Friends, provides a thorough analysis of the legal arguments made by the prosecution and the defense, as well as the testimony of the witnesses. The book also includes a discussion of the broader social and political context of the trial, including the tensions between the North and the South over the issue of slavery. Overall, Report of the Trial of Friends is an important historical document that sheds light on the struggle for abolition and the role that Quakers played in the fight against slavery.At Steubenville, Ohio, From The 15th To The 26th Of October, 1828, Before Honorable Jeremiah H. Hallock, Esq. President Judge Of The 5th Judicial District Of The State.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: 1417961198
• ISBN13: 9781417961191
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"