Publisher's Synopsis
""Commonwealth Versus Patrick Hester, Patrick Tully, And Peter McHugh: Tried And Convicted Of The Murder Of Alexander W. Rea"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Wade Hughes. The book is based on the true story of the murder trial of three men - Patrick Hester, Patrick Tully, and Peter McHugh - who were accused of killing Alexander W. Rea in 1877. The book provides a detailed account of the trial, including the evidence presented, the arguments made by the prosecution and defense, and the verdict. It also explores the social and political context of the trial, including the attitudes towards Irish immigrants in America at the time.The author uses primary sources, such as court transcripts and newspaper articles, to reconstruct the events leading up to the murder and the subsequent trial. The book also includes biographical information about the accused and the victim, as well as their families and communities.Overall, ""Commonwealth Versus Patrick Hester, Patrick Tully, And Peter McHugh: Tried And Convicted Of The Murder Of Alexander W. Rea"" offers a fascinating glimpse into a historical murder trial and the social and political issues of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime, legal history, and the immigrant experience in America.Argument Of F. W. Hughes, For Commonwealth, At Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, February 23 And 24, 1877.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.
