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Author Zulueta, Pedro de
Author Gurney, William Brodie, 1777-1855
LoC No. 11021222
Title Trial of Pedro de Zulueta, jun., on a Charge of Slave Trading, under 5 Geo. IV, cap. 113, on Friday the 27th, Saturday the 28th, and Monday the 30th of October, 1843, at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London
A Full Report from the Short-hand Notes of W. B. Gurney, Esq.
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Trial of Pedro de Zulueta, Jun., on a Charge of Slave Trading" is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The text documents the prosecution of Pedro de Zulueta, a merchant accused of engaging in the slave trade, detailing the legal proceedings that took place at the Central Criminal Court in London. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the case against him, discussing the complexities of legality in relation to slavery, commerce, and personal integrity. The opening of this account sets a dramatic stage, introducing Zulueta’s sudden arrest on charges of slave trading while he was conducting business in his office. It outlines the procedural irregularities he faced, such as the lack of clarity regarding his accuser and the sudden nature of the accusations that painted a respectable merchant as a criminal. Zulueta's own narrative expresses his bewilderment at the charges and his commitment to providing a truthful defense, as he references earlier testimonies before a House of Commons Committee that supported his innocence. The text hints at broader societal implications about the complexities of British commerce intertwined with the illicit slave trade, highlighting the precarious position occupied by merchants like Zulueta during this tumultuous ethical period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HT: Social sciences: Communities, Classes, Races
LoC Class KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland
Subject Slave trade -- Africa
Subject Zulueta, Pedro de -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Subject Slave traders -- Africa
Subject Trial transcripts -- England -- London
Category Text
EBook-No. 63348
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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