A complete, contemporary report of a landmark 1838 trial in Scotland, with full proceedings and key documents.
This volume presents a full, authentic report of the trial of the Glasgow cotton spinners charged with illegal conspiracy and related offenses. Compiled with the notes of senior officials and revised speeches, it combines the courtroom record with an appendix of essential documents and relative proceedings. The work offers a clear view into 19th‑century Scottish law, labor organization, and the legal handling of trades disputes.
Readers can expect a meticulous transcript of testimony, courtroom arguments, and the broader context surrounding the case, including the roles of committee structures, the organization of the trade, and the legal questions faced by the High Court of Justiciary in Edinburgh.
- Detailed witness testimony and courtroom exchanges from the trial
- Appendix with documentary evidence and related proceedings
- Insight into trade unions, worker organization, and legal responses in 1830s Scotland
Ideal for students of legal history, Scottish history, and readers seeking a primary‑source window into a pivotal labor case.