The Ostrich for the Defense

By William H. Hile

Book Overview

The Ostrich For The Defense is a book written by William H. Hile in 1912. It is a legal thriller that follows the story of a defense attorney who takes on a seemingly impossible case. The protagonist, John Graham, is a young and ambitious lawyer who is tasked with defending a man accused of murder. The case is complicated and the evidence against his client is overwhelming. However, Graham refuses to give up and instead, comes up with a unique and unconventional defense strategy. He decides to use the ostrich as a metaphor for his client's behavior and argues that just like the bird, his client was simply trying to protect himself from harm. The book explores the intricacies of the legal system and the challenges faced by defense attorneys. It also delves into the psychology of criminals and the reasons behind their actions. The Ostrich For The Defense is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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: 1165116391
• ISBN13: 9781165116393
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"