Guiteau Trial: The Closing Speech To The Jury Of John K. Porter Of New York In The Case Of Charles J. Guiteau, The Assassin Of President Garfield Paperback - 2010

The Guiteau Trial: The Closing Speech to the Jury of John K. Porter of New York in the Case of Charles J. Guiteau, the Assassin of President Garfield is a historical book that documents the trial of Charles J. Guiteau, the man who assassinated President James A. Garfield in 1881. The book is written by John K. Porter, a prominent lawyer from New York who delivered the closing speech to the jury in the trial.The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including the events leading up to the assassination, Guiteau's arrest, and the courtroom proceedings. Porter's speech to the jury is included in full, giving readers a firsthand account of the arguments made by both the prosecution and the defense.In addition to the trial itself, the book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, providing context for the events that led to Garfield's assassination and the subsequent trial. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, law, or politics, and provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most notorious trials in American history.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.