Publisher's Synopsis
""The Trials of John Duncan White Alias Charles Marchant, and Winslow Curtis Alias Sylvester Colson, for the Murder on the High Seas"" is a historical account of a murder trial that took place in 1827 in the Circuit Court of the United States. The book details the events leading up to the murder, the trial proceedings, and the final verdict. The two defendants, White and Curtis, were accused of murdering a fellow crew member on board a ship while traveling on the high seas. The book provides a detailed account of the evidence presented by both the prosecution and the defense, including witness testimony and forensic evidence. The author also delves into the social and cultural context of the time, exploring the attitudes and beliefs of the people involved in the trial. Overall, ""The Trials of John Duncan White Alias Charles Marchant, and Winslow Curtis Alias Sylvester Colson, for the Murder on the High Seas"" is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the legal system and social norms of early 19th century America.For The Murder On The High Seas Of Edward Selfridge And Thomas P. Jenkins. 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.
