Most Extraordinary Trial of William Palmer
Author: last_name: Anonymous
Language: English
Year: 1856

John Parsons Cook was a 28 year old bachelor, from a good family but not in robust health. He studied to become a lawyer, but instead of following that career, turned to raising race horses. In November 1855, during a visit to the Shrewsbury races, he was taken violently ill. He was attended by the 80 year old local doctor Dr. Bamford, and Cook's friend and sometimes partner, Dr. Palmer.<br>
William Palmer was a physician and surgeon, a widower and father. His appearance instilled confidence an