Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Mollie Maguire: Trials In Carbon And Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania (1876) is a historical non-fiction book written by Charles Albright. The book focuses on the infamous Mollie Maguire trials that took place in the late 1800s in Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania. The Mollie Maguires were a secret society of Irish immigrants who were accused of committing a series of violent crimes, including murder and arson, in the coal mining regions of Pennsylvania. The book provides a detailed account of the trials, including the evidence presented, the witnesses called, and the verdicts handed down. Albright also explores the social and economic conditions that led to the rise of the Mollie Maguires, including the exploitation of Irish immigrants by the coal mining industry. The Great Mollie Maguire: Trials In Carbon And Schuylkill Counties, Pennsylvania (1876) is a well-researched and informative book that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania, the Irish immigrant experience, or the criminal justice system in the late 1800s.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.
