Author: Charles G. Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
United States Vs. Charles G. Davis
Author: Charles G. Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq., on a Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave
Author: Charles Gideon Davis
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Damages
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Damages
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq.
Author: Charles G. Davis
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
In 'Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq.', the reader is presented with a compelling anthology that delves deep into the intricacies of legal and historical documentation from the 19th century. This collection, primarily comprising court transcripts and legal commentary, showcases a variety of literary styles - from the factual, straightforward language of legal proceedings to more eloquent and persuasive legal arguments. It stands as a significant testament to the evolution of legal practice and documentation in the United States, offering readers a rare glimpse into the judicial processes of the past. The contributions of various legal practitioners and court officials, as compiled and perhaps commented upon by Charles G. Davis and the United States Circuit Court, add depth and diversity to the compilation, underscoring the complexity of legal discourse and the multifaceted nature of justice and law enforcement. The backgrounds of these contributors, deeply rooted in the legal, historical, and socio-political milieu of their time, provide insight into the broader cultural and legislative trends, aligning the collection with significant historical and legal movements. This anthology not only reflects the collective legal experiences and expertise of its contributors but also serves as a crucial node in understanding the legacy of legal practices and their impact on society. For scholars, legal practitioners, and enthusiasts of historical legal documents, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore an array of perspectives on 19th-century judicial proceedings. It invites readers to dissect and appreciate the nuanced interactions between law, society, and culture, making it an invaluable addition to any academic or personal library interested in the rich tapestry of legal history.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
In 'Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis, Esq.', the reader is presented with a compelling anthology that delves deep into the intricacies of legal and historical documentation from the 19th century. This collection, primarily comprising court transcripts and legal commentary, showcases a variety of literary styles - from the factual, straightforward language of legal proceedings to more eloquent and persuasive legal arguments. It stands as a significant testament to the evolution of legal practice and documentation in the United States, offering readers a rare glimpse into the judicial processes of the past. The contributions of various legal practitioners and court officials, as compiled and perhaps commented upon by Charles G. Davis and the United States Circuit Court, add depth and diversity to the compilation, underscoring the complexity of legal discourse and the multifaceted nature of justice and law enforcement. The backgrounds of these contributors, deeply rooted in the legal, historical, and socio-political milieu of their time, provide insight into the broader cultural and legislative trends, aligning the collection with significant historical and legal movements. This anthology not only reflects the collective legal experiences and expertise of its contributors but also serves as a crucial node in understanding the legacy of legal practices and their impact on society. For scholars, legal practitioners, and enthusiasts of historical legal documents, this collection offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore an array of perspectives on 19th-century judicial proceedings. It invites readers to dissect and appreciate the nuanced interactions between law, society, and culture, making it an invaluable addition to any academic or personal library interested in the rich tapestry of legal history.
Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis
Author: Charles G. Davis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375237750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis by Charles G. Davis
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 375237750X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 70
Book Description
Reproduction of the original: Report of the Proceedings at the Examination of Charles G. Davis by Charles G. Davis
Fugitive Slaves and American Courts
Author: Paul Finkelman
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 1584777400
Category : Fugitive slaves
Languages : en
Pages : 2428
Book Description
Reprinted from the series Slavery, Race and the American Legal System, 1700-1872, this set contains facsimiles of 56 rare pamphlets relating to court cases involving fugitive slaves. As in the companion set, Southern Slaves in Free State Courts, some pamphlets were part of the public debate over judicial decisions. Others used cases to promote the antislavery cause or, in some instances, support or justify slavery. "These...volumes belong in every library used for research, and in particular at all law school libraries. They will prove valuable to historians, lawyers, law teachers and students, and all persons interested in the problems of slavery and race in American experience.": William M. Wiecek, American Journal of Legal History 33 (1989) 187.
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 1584777400
Category : Fugitive slaves
Languages : en
Pages : 2428
Book Description
Reprinted from the series Slavery, Race and the American Legal System, 1700-1872, this set contains facsimiles of 56 rare pamphlets relating to court cases involving fugitive slaves. As in the companion set, Southern Slaves in Free State Courts, some pamphlets were part of the public debate over judicial decisions. Others used cases to promote the antislavery cause or, in some instances, support or justify slavery. "These...volumes belong in every library used for research, and in particular at all law school libraries. They will prove valuable to historians, lawyers, law teachers and students, and all persons interested in the problems of slavery and race in American experience.": William M. Wiecek, American Journal of Legal History 33 (1989) 187.
Free Men All
Author: Thomas D. Morris
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 1584771070
Category : Personal liberty laws
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Examines the Impact of the Idealism of the Personal Liberty Laws of Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin The Personal Liberty Laws reflected the social ethical commitment to freedom from slavery and as such were among the bricks that laid the foundation for the Fourteenth Amendment. Morris examines those statutes as enacted in the five representative states Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin, and argues that these laws were an alternative to the violence allowed by the southern slave codes and the extreme abolitionist viewpoints of the north. Thomas D. Morris [1938-] taught in the Department of History, Portland State University and is the author of Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860. CONTENTS I. Slavery and Emancipation: the Rise of Conflicting Legal Systems II. Kidnapping and Fugitives: Early State and Federal Responses III. State "Interposition" 1820-1830: Pennsylvania and New York IV. Assaults Upon the Personal Liberty Laws V. The Antislavery Counterattack VI. The Personal Liberty Laws in the Supreme Court: Prigg v. Pennsylvania VII. The Pursuit of a Containment Policy, 1842-1850 VII. The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 IX. Positive Law, Higher Law, and the Via Media X. Interposition, 1854-1858 XI. Habeas Corpus and Total Repudiation 1859-1860 XII. Denouement Appendix Bibliography Index
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 1584771070
Category : Personal liberty laws
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Examines the Impact of the Idealism of the Personal Liberty Laws of Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin The Personal Liberty Laws reflected the social ethical commitment to freedom from slavery and as such were among the bricks that laid the foundation for the Fourteenth Amendment. Morris examines those statutes as enacted in the five representative states Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Ohio and Wisconsin, and argues that these laws were an alternative to the violence allowed by the southern slave codes and the extreme abolitionist viewpoints of the north. Thomas D. Morris [1938-] taught in the Department of History, Portland State University and is the author of Southern Slavery and the Law, 1619-1860. CONTENTS I. Slavery and Emancipation: the Rise of Conflicting Legal Systems II. Kidnapping and Fugitives: Early State and Federal Responses III. State "Interposition" 1820-1830: Pennsylvania and New York IV. Assaults Upon the Personal Liberty Laws V. The Antislavery Counterattack VI. The Personal Liberty Laws in the Supreme Court: Prigg v. Pennsylvania VII. The Pursuit of a Containment Policy, 1842-1850 VII. The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 IX. Positive Law, Higher Law, and the Via Media X. Interposition, 1854-1858 XI. Habeas Corpus and Total Repudiation 1859-1860 XII. Denouement Appendix Bibliography Index
Catalogue of the Public Library of Brookline
Author: Public Library of Brookline
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Slavery in the Courtroom
Author: Paul Finkelman
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 188636348X
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Winner, Joseph A. Andrews Award from the American Association of Law Libraries, 1986. Provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the pamphlet materials on the law of slavery published in the United States and Great Britain.
Publisher: The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd.
ISBN: 188636348X
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Winner, Joseph A. Andrews Award from the American Association of Law Libraries, 1986. Provides a detailed discussion and analysis of the pamphlet materials on the law of slavery published in the United States and Great Britain.
A Life in Chains
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 6428
Book Description
In 'A Life in Chains,' readers are presented with an anthology that examines the multifaceted experiences of enslavement and the quest for freedom through a range of literary styles that includes narrative essays, autobiographies, and fictional accounts. This collection stands as a testament to the resilience and diversity of the human spirit under oppression. It spans a broad spectrum of American literature, intertwining voices from different periods to highlight the ongoing struggle against injustice. Significantly, it brings together seminal works that have shaped America's literary and historical landscape, offering an unrivaled exploration of its themes. The contributing authors, including Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Frederick Douglass among others, are pivotal figures whose writings have been instrumental in both reflecting and shaping the consciousness of their times. Their collective oeuvre provides a panoramic view of the societal shifts and the evolving discourse on race, liberty, and identity in America. The anthology aligns with key historical and cultural movements, from abolitionism to the Harlem Renaissance, weaving a rich tapestry that celebrates the triumph of the human will over the chains of bondage. 'A Life in Chains' is an invaluable collection for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the depth and diversity of American literary heritage. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the works of renowned authors whose voices converge in a powerful dialogue on freedom, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of man. This anthology is not just a literary endeavor; it is an educational journey that underscores the vibrancy of human resilience and the critical importance of storytelling in forging a collective memory. Readers will find within its pages an enduring legacy of courage, wisdom, and hope that continues to resonate in our present times.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 6428
Book Description
In 'A Life in Chains,' readers are presented with an anthology that examines the multifaceted experiences of enslavement and the quest for freedom through a range of literary styles that includes narrative essays, autobiographies, and fictional accounts. This collection stands as a testament to the resilience and diversity of the human spirit under oppression. It spans a broad spectrum of American literature, intertwining voices from different periods to highlight the ongoing struggle against injustice. Significantly, it brings together seminal works that have shaped America's literary and historical landscape, offering an unrivaled exploration of its themes. The contributing authors, including Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Frederick Douglass among others, are pivotal figures whose writings have been instrumental in both reflecting and shaping the consciousness of their times. Their collective oeuvre provides a panoramic view of the societal shifts and the evolving discourse on race, liberty, and identity in America. The anthology aligns with key historical and cultural movements, from abolitionism to the Harlem Renaissance, weaving a rich tapestry that celebrates the triumph of the human will over the chains of bondage. 'A Life in Chains' is an invaluable collection for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the depth and diversity of American literary heritage. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with the works of renowned authors whose voices converge in a powerful dialogue on freedom, resilience, and the indomitable spirit of man. This anthology is not just a literary endeavor; it is an educational journey that underscores the vibrancy of human resilience and the critical importance of storytelling in forging a collective memory. Readers will find within its pages an enduring legacy of courage, wisdom, and hope that continues to resonate in our present times.
The Memories of Life Before the Juneteenth
Author: Frederick Douglass
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 8405
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you a unique collection of the recorded testimonies of former slaves, memoirs, historical studies, reports of the life and laws in the south, legislation on civil rights, as well as popular fiction which unveiled the injustice and horrors of slavery to the masses: Slave Narratives Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The Underground Railroad Harriet: The Moses of Her People 12 Years a Slave Life, Last Words and Dying Speech of Stephen Smith Who Was Executed for Burglary From the Darkness Cometh the Light Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Thirty Years a Slave The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes Father Henson's Story of His Own Life Fifty Years in Chains Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb Story of Mattie J. Jackson A Slave Girl's Story Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive For a Quarter of a Century Historical Documents: Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1865) Civil Rights Act of 1866 Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1868) Reconstruction Acts (1867-1868) Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1870) Studies: Captain Canot History of American Abolitionism Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Report on Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Pearl Incident Novels: Oroonoko Uncle Tom's Cabin Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Heroic Slave Slavery's Pleasant Homes Our Nig Clotelle Marrow of Tradition Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man A Fool's Errand Bricks Without Straw Imperium in Imperio The Hindered Hand
Publisher: e-artnow
ISBN:
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 8405
Book Description
Musaicum Books presents to you a unique collection of the recorded testimonies of former slaves, memoirs, historical studies, reports of the life and laws in the south, legislation on civil rights, as well as popular fiction which unveiled the injustice and horrors of slavery to the masses: Slave Narratives Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The Underground Railroad Harriet: The Moses of Her People 12 Years a Slave Life, Last Words and Dying Speech of Stephen Smith Who Was Executed for Burglary From the Darkness Cometh the Light Up From Slavery Willie Lynch Letter Confessions of Nat Turner Narrative of Sojourner Truth Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl History of Mary Prince Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Thirty Years a Slave The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano Behind The Scenes Father Henson's Story of His Own Life Fifty Years in Chains Twenty-Two Years a Slave and Forty Years a Freeman Narrative of the Life and Adventures of Henry Bibb Story of Mattie J. Jackson A Slave Girl's Story Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy Narrative of the Life of Henry Box Brown, Who Escaped in a 3x2 Feet Box Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley Buried Alive For a Quarter of a Century Historical Documents: Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1865) Civil Rights Act of 1866 Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1868) Reconstruction Acts (1867-1868) Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution (1870) Studies: Captain Canot History of American Abolitionism Pictures of Slavery in Church and State Report on Charge of Aiding and Abetting in the Rescue of a Fugitive Slave Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases Duty of Disobedience to the Fugitive Slave Act Pearl Incident Novels: Oroonoko Uncle Tom's Cabin Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Heroic Slave Slavery's Pleasant Homes Our Nig Clotelle Marrow of Tradition Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man A Fool's Errand Bricks Without Straw Imperium in Imperio The Hindered Hand