A Report of the Trial of Commodore David Porter
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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- New

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- Title
- A Report of the Trial of Commodore David Porter
- Author
- Robert Beale
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1334317615
- ISBN 13
- 9781334317613
- Item weight
- 515 grams
A historic courtroom drama from early American naval history, presented as a detailed trial and its surrounding records.
This edition blends Porter's case with a thorough review of the court’s decision, shedding light on 19th‑century legal procedures at sea.
Delve into a meticulous account of the General Court Martial of Commodore Porter, in Washington, 1825. The material includes interrogatories, witness testimony, and the surrounding debates that shaped naval justice. Readers gain insight into how the Navy handled duty, authority, and disputed actions during a pivotal era.
This edition also features a critical review of the court’s decision by Robert Beale, offering perspective on the legal reasoning and the evidence presented. The compilation emphasizes the complexity of maintaining discipline while ensuring due process in a growing United States Navy.
- Primary documents and testimonies presented in a 19th‑century military trial context
- Editorial notes and an added review that contextualizes the court’s conclusions
- Insights into naval command decisions and legal standards of the era
- A focused look at how evidence and procedure were handled in a high‑stakes case
Ideal for readers of naval history, 19th‑century law, and those curious about how early American justice operated at sea.
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