Isbn: 9781334699092 - Extraordinary Cases (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book contains two murder trials with which the author was professionally connected. The first is the infamous Cunningham-Burdell murder case, which gripped New York City in 1857. The author, as Mrs. Cunningham's leading and principal Counsel, gives an account of the sensational trial and its aftermath. The second is the trial of William M. Tweed, the notorious political boss of New York City. The author provides a detailed account of Tweed's trial, conviction, and imprisonment, offering unique insights into the corruption and greed that plagued New York City during the Gilded Age. Through these captivating accounts, the author explores themes of justice, power, and the human condition, providing a valuable historical record of two of the most notorious trials in American history. 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.…