Dr. Beaney's Vindication: With Reflections on the Inquest Held Upon the Body of Mary Lewis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James George Beaney

9780267830596: Dr. Beaney's Vindication: With Reflections on the Inquest Held Upon the Body of Mary Lewis (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0267830599 ISBN 13: 9780267830596

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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A provocative look at a famous 19th‑century medical inquest and the fight for justice.

This account follows a medical professional's struggle to reveal the truth behind a death, challenging how coroner procedures were used and how public opinion influenced outcomes.

This edition frames the inquest and its fallout, offering a candid view of the people, procedures, and politics surrounding the case. It contrasts official conduct with the medical insights of those who sought a fair hearing, and it questions what justice should look like when authority and reputation are on the line.

Insights into how coroner inquests were conducted and challenged in the past
Direct quotes and reflections on fairness, evidence, and professional ethics
Recounted disputes among medical professionals and officials
Context for a controversial trial and its cultural impact

Ideal for readers of medical history, legal history, and Victorian-era controversies who want a window into the tensions between law, medicine, and public opinion.

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