The Trial of Scott Nearing and the American Socialist Society is a historical book written by Morris Hillquit. The book is a detailed account of the trial of Scott Nearing, a prominent socialist activist, and the American Socialist Society, which was accused of advocating for the overthrow of the US government during the Red Scare era of the early 20th century.Hillquit, a lawyer and prominent socialist, was a member of the defense team for Nearing...