This is a comprehensive collection of accounts of some of the most famous and significant criminal trials in US history, from colonial times to the early 20th century. The book includes trials of political figures, such as Aaron Burr and John Brown, as well as trials involving issues of race, such as the trials of the Scottsboro Boys and O.J. Simpson. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of law and justice in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.