The William Freeman murder trial : insanity, politics, and race / Andrew W. Arpey.

Author/creator Arpey, Andrew W.
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoSyracuse, N.Y. : Syracuse University Press, 2003.
Descriptionxx, 191 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

Contents The Van Nest killings -- Human depravity vs. environmentalism : the public response to a tragedy -- Mental illness in Antebellum America : science, the public, and the courts -- Controversial verdict, controversial defense -- The tried experience and security of law -- Aftermath : vindication denied.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 177-183) and index.
LCCN 2003021451
ISBN0815607911 (cloth : alk. paper)