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Author Warburton, A. F. (Adolphus Frederick)
LoC No. 02017518
Title Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York
Note Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy" is a historical account published in the early 19th century. This work documents a significant court case in which the crew of the privateer Savannah is tried for piracy under U.S. law during a tumultuous period in American history marked by the Civil War. The narrative provides insight into the legal proceedings of the time, detailing the charges against the crew, the testimonies presented, and the implications of their actions against American commerce. The opening of the text outlines the capture of the Savannah, which was outfitted as a privateer with the intent to attack U.S. commercial vessels. It further discusses the initial capture of the privateer by the United States Navy and subsequent transfer of the crew to New York for trial. The legal complexities surrounding the case are established, including the charges brought against the crew and their defense strategies. The proceedings highlight significant legal principles regarding piracy and jurisdiction, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of the trial itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
Subject United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865
Subject Piracy -- United States
Subject Privateering -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 36306
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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