Publisher's Synopsis
""The Great Mollie Maguire: Trials In Carbon And Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania"" is a historical book written by Charles Albright. The book focuses on the infamous Mollie Maguire trials that took place in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties in Pennsylvania in 1876. The Mollie Maguires were a secret society of Irish immigrants who were accused of committing violent crimes, including murder and arson, in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. The book provides a detailed account of the trials, including the evidence presented and the testimonies of witnesses. It also explores the social and political context of the trials, including the tensions between Irish immigrants and the coal companies that employed them. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania, the Irish immigrant experience, or the American justice system.""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.