Remarkable Trials of All Countries: Particularly of the United States, Great Britain, Ireland, and France, with Notes and Speeches of Counsel : Containing Thrilling Narratives of Fact from the Courtroom, Also Historical Reminiscences of Wonderful Events, Volume 1

(Complete title: Remarkable Trials of all Countries Particularly of the United States, Great Britain, Ireland, and France with Notes and Speeches of Counsel Containing Thrilling Narratives of Fact from the Courtroom) When originally published, this work was intended to fill a deficiency long felt in American literature. The compilers chose cases with stern realities taken from the courtroom, histories of crime and its deplorable results.