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The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman
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Black American HistoryColonial Period (1600-1775)General Law
ISBN13: 9781023142557
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 56
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore a chilling episode of colonial American history with The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis Slaves of Capt. John Codman. This meticulously prepared republication recounts the 1755 case of two enslaved people in Charlestown, Massachusetts, accused of murdering their master. Abner Cheney Goodell, Jr.'s historical account details the legal proceedings and ultimate fate of Mark, who was hanged and gibbeted, and Phillis, who was burned to death.
Delve into the complexities of 18th-century racial injustice and the brutal realities of slavery through the lens of this extraordinary legal case. This book sheds light on the lives of African American criminals within the colonial legal system, revealing the stark power dynamics and social hierarchies that defined the era. Offering a powerful glimpse into a dark chapter of American history, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in colonial America, slave narratives, and the history of law and justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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