The William Freeman murder trial
Subtitle: insanity, politics, and race
By: Andrew W. Arpey.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Syracuse, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 191
Subjects: Freeman, William, 1824-1847 -- Trials, litigation, etc.; Trials (Murder) -- New York (State) -- Auburn.; Insanity -- Jurisprudence -- New York (State) -- Auburn -- History -- 19th century.
Genres: Trials, litigation, etc.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-183) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Van Nest killings; title: Human depravity vs. environmentalism : the public response to a tragedy; title: Mental illness in Antebellum America : science, the public, and the courts; title: Controversial verdict, controversial defense; title: The tried experience and security of law; title: Aftermath : vindication denied.