Publisher's Synopsis
Claim Number One is a book written by George W. Ogden. The book is a historical fiction novel that takes place in the late 1800s. The story follows the journey of a young lawyer named Jack Lawrence who is tasked with defending a man accused of murder. The man, named John Wilkes, is a former Confederate soldier who has been accused of killing a Union soldier. As Jack delves deeper into the case, he begins to uncover a web of lies and deceit that threatens to destroy not only his case, but also his own life. Along the way, Jack must navigate the complicated political landscape of the Reconstruction era South and confront his own prejudices and biases. Claim Number One is a gripping tale of justice, redemption, and the power of the human spirit.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.
