Publisher's Synopsis
This volume contains the complete record of the trials of Captain Joseph J. Knapp, Jr. and George Crowninshield, Esq., for the infamous murder of Captain Joseph White of Salem, Massachusetts, which occurred on the night of April 6, 1830. A detailed account of the legal proceedings, witness testimonies, and evidence presented in the case, it offers a glimpse into the intricacies of early 19th-century criminal justice.
"Trials of Capt. Joseph J. Knapp, Jr. and George Crowninshield, Esq" remains a compelling historical document for those interested in true crime, legal history, and the social dynamics of early America.
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