The Trial Of Richard Parker, Complete (1797)

by Richard Parker and Job Sibly

Book Overview

The Trial of Richard Parker, Complete (1797) is a historical non-fiction book written by Job Sibly. The book covers the trial of Richard Parker, a sailor who led a mutiny on the HMS Sandwich in 1797. The mutiny was part of a wider naval mutiny that occurred in the same year, and it was seen as a significant threat to the British government and the monarchy. Richard Parker and his fellow mutineers were arrested and put on trial, and the book provides a detailed account of the trial proceedings, including the testimony of witnesses and the arguments put forward by the prosecution and defense. The book also explores the wider context of the mutiny, including the social and political conditions that led to it, and the government's response to the mutiny. The Trial of Richard Parker, Complete (1797) provides a fascinating insight into a significant event in British history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mutinies, naval history, or the history of British law and justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120041341
• ISBN13: 9781120041340
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"