This book presents in great detail the infamous murder trial of Professor John W Webster, a medical doctor and professor of chemistry at Harvard, who in 1850 was accused of murdering Dr. George Parkman. The book focuses on the trial proceedings, which were extensively covered by the press and captivated the nation. The author delves into the evidence presented in court, including the gruesome discovery of body parts in the college privy and furnace, and explores the personal and professional relationships between Webster and Parkman. The book also examines the social and cultural context of the time, providing a glimpse into the prevailing attitudes towards science, medicine, and the justice system in mid-19th century America.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents in great detail the infamous murder trial of Professor John W Webster, a medical doctor and professor of chemistry at Harvard, who in 1850 was accused of murdering Dr. George Parkman. The book focuses on the trial proceedings, which were extensively covered by the press and captivated the nation. The author delves into the evidence presented in court, including the gruesome discovery of body parts in the college privy and furnace, and explores the personal and professional relationships between Webster and Parkman. The book also examines the social and cultural context of the time, providing a glimpse into the prevailing attitudes towards science, medicine, and the justice system in mid-19th century America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332285709_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781332285709
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