Sign-In
Cart
Trial by Combat
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781466248168
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Oct 6 2011
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
The author of Trial by Combat! Braswell D. Deen, Jr., son of a former U.S. Congressman, spent two years in the United States Marine Corps during WWII (purple heart), four years at the University of Georgia (law school), fifthteen years in the practice of law (Jaycees selection as one of the five outstanding young men in Georgia in 1953), eight years as a member of the Georgia General Assembly (authoring Georgia's Woman Jury Bill in 1953), twenty six years on the Court of Appeals of Georgia (former Chief Judge), and thirteen years in alternative dispute resolution (writing his book, Deen's List). His 68 year career reflects the pithy observations, comments and conclusions made in his book.
Deen divides his book into Part I and Part II. The former Part focuses on famous trial cases and the law. The latter Part addresses a plethora and myriad of subjects, questions and issues such as science, education, poetic injustices, philosophy, origins, crime, genealogy, art, limericks, his hobbys, and his military Trial by Combat! memories of WWII invasions of the Pacific Islands of Peleliu and Okinawa. Both parts of this book should whet the appetite and desires of the sharpest mind.
The first part of his book highlights over 65 colorful vignettes of cases of national and international impact and interest. Horatti v. Curiatti, Trial of Jesus, Scopes Monkey Trial, Loeb and Leopold Case, seven art cases such as Whistler v. John Ruskin are covered, Trial of the Nazi War Criminals at Nuremberg, and a host of many other cases are reviewed. Older Collected Colorful Case Cites and Comments and quotes from actual Georgia Trials are priceless and charming for lawyers and the general public. More recent Alphabetized and Annotated State of Georgia Colorful Classic Case Cites and Comments are included.
Are men improved monkeys or are monkeys degenerate men? Are women fallen angels or risen apes? The second part of his book is a Deen dissent and challenge to Darwin, Darrow and Dewey's philosophical pronouncements, positions and points. His six poetic injustices features actual Georgia trials of the Unholy Thirteen at Mercer University, Macon, Georgia and The Wild Man of Okefenokee by the Humane Society at Evanston, Illinois. His chapters on Crime Causes Connections & Cures, Origins and the First Amendment, Genealogy, Anecdotes, Art, Limericks, Books and Hobbys, and the two last chapters of his book, relating to his memories and experiences of the two Invasions of Peleliu and Okinawa Islands during WWII, should all grip the imagination and interest of the reader. Trial by Combat! should be a must read, for young and old alike.
Also in
Sports General
The Formative Years of Relativity: The History and Meaning of Einstein's Princeton Lectures
Gutfreund, Hanoch
Renn, Jürgen
Hardcover
The Science Magpie: Fascinating Facts, Stories, Poems, Diagrams and Jokes Plucked from Science
Flynn, Simon
Paperback
Every Dog Deserves an Adventure: Amazing Stories of Camping with Dogs
Tracosas, L. J.
Camping with Dogs
Hardcover
This Is about Running. This Is Not about Running.: Lessons for Between and Beyond the Start and Finish Line
Bennett, Chris
Hardcover
Big Fan: Two Friends, 82,490 Miles, and the Wild, Wonderful Sports We Love
Posnanski, Joe
Schur, Michael
Hardcover
Pardon My Book: Ten Years of the Best (and Worst) in Sports from Pardon My Take
Commenter, Pft
Big Cat
Hardcover
I Told You So!: Scientists Who Were Ridiculed, Exiled, and Imprisoned for Being Right
Kaplan, Matt
Hardcover
The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
Gallwey, W. Timothy
Paperback
Long Range Shooting Handbook: Complete Beginner's Guide to Precision Rifle Shooting
Cleckner, Ryan M.
Paperback
The Magical Game: The Spirit and History of Baseball's Superstitions, Rituals, and Curses
Baird, Addy
Hardcover
The Ultimate Survival Medicine Guide: Emergency Preparedness for Any Disaster
Alton, Joseph
Alton, Amy
Paperback
A Pox on Fools: The True Believers, Grifters, and Cynics Who Convinced Us to Reject Vaccines
Levenson, Thomas
Hardcover
The Long Game: U.S. Men's Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts
Schaerlaeckens, Leander
Hardcover
The Playbook: The Hidden Forces Shaping Winners and Losers in the Modern NFL
Robinson, Joshua
Clegg, Jonathan
Hardcover
The Diet-Proof Body: 5 Simple Habits to Lose Fat, Keep It Off and Escape Diet Prison for Good
Harrison, Trent
Paperback
The Great Shadow: A History of How Sickness Shapes What We Do, Think, Believe, and Buy
Bauer, Susan Wise
Hardcover
The Age of Alchemy: The Secret History of Chemistry from Ancient Magic to Modern Science
Chapman, Kit
Hardcover
The Plunge: Maverick Swimmers, an Unlikely Quest, and the Transformative Power of Cold Water
Ballard, Chris
Hardcover
A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh
Parent, Nancy
Parent, Joseph
Hardcover
Inside the Owner's Box: Conversations on Power and Leadership in Sports
Rubenstein, David M.
Hardcover
Compete: Developing a Mental Playbook for Performance Under Pressure in Sport
Abrahams, Dan
Paperback
The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck
Riskin, Jessica
Hardcover
Relegated: One American's Pints-And-Pies Journey from the Top to the Bottom of English Football
Smith, Todd
Hardcover
The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science
Sobel, Dava
Paperback
The Ultimate Soccer Jersey Collection: Iconic Kits from the World's Greatest Game
Football Shirts, Classic
Hardcover
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection (Large Print Edition)
Green, John
Paperback
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons and Teachings from a Lifetime in Golf
Penick, Harvey
Hardcover
Your Health: A Corrective System of Exercising That Revolutionizes the Entire Field of Physical Education
Pilates, Joseph H.
Paperback
Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter (Large Print Edition)
Tyson, Neil DeGrasse
Hardcover
2084 and the AI Revolution, Updated and Expanded Edition: How Artificial Intelligence Informs Our Future
Lennox, John C.
Hardcover
Pheasant Tail Simplicity: Recipes and Techniques for Successful Fly Fishing
Mathews, Craig
Chouinard, Yvon
Mazzo, Mauro
Paperback
String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis: A Library of America Special Publication
Wallace, David Foster
Hardcover
Bioinspired: How Nature Made Us Modern, Drives Today's Technological Innovation, and Inspires a Future Worth Inventing
Stier, Samuel Cord
Hardcover
Friday Night Lights (25th Anniversary Edition): A Town, a Team, and a Dream
Bissinger, H. G.
Paperback
Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are
Boyle, Rebecca
Paperback
Coaching with Heart: Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead
Lynch, Jerry
Huang, Chungliang Al
Paperback
Alchemy: An Illustrated History of Elixirs, Experiments, and the Birth of Modern Science
Ball, Philip
Hardcover
How to Read Nature: Awaken Your Senses to the Outdoors You've Never Noticed
Gooley, Tristan
Paperback
Todo Es Tuberculosis. La Historia de la Infección Más Mortal de la Humanidad / Everything Is Tuberculosis
Green, John
Paperback
The Inner Game of Tennis (50th Anniversary Edition): The Classic Guide to Peak Performance
Gallwey, W. Timothy
Hardcover
Knicker Bonkers: The New York Knicks' Wild NBA Championship Run to End a 53-Year Title Drought
New York Post
Paperback
A Year of Forest School: Outdoor Play and Skill-Building Fun for Every Season
Houghton, Peter
Worroll, Jane
Paperback
The Pleasure of Finding Things Out: The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
Feynman, Richard P.
Paperback
Your Guide to the 2026 World Cup: Everything You Need to Know about the Players and Teams
Stay, Shane
Paperback
The Powerful Primate: How Controlling Energy Enabled Us to Build Civilization
Ennos, Roland
Hardcover
Lottery Books; How To Win The Powerball Lottery.: Proven Methods And Strategies To Win The Powerball Lottery
Secrets, Powerball Money
Paperback
A Walk in the Wood: Meditations on Mindfulness with a Bear Named Pooh
Parent, Joseph
Parent, Nancy
Hardcover
Emerald City Trail: A Walking Guide Through Seattle & Our Olmsted History
Hendrickson, Peter
Paperback
Motorcycle Life: Stories, Wisdom, and Obsession from Riders Around the World
Hendrikx, Eric
Hardcover
Notes on Complexity: A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness, and Being
Theise, Neil
Paperback
The Story of CO2 Is the Story of Everything: How Carbon Dioxide Made Our World
Brannen, Peter
Paperback
Fast Guide to the RULES OF GOLF: A Handy Fast Guide to Golf Rules (Pocket Sized Edition)
Golfwell, Team
Paperback
Interregnum: Inside the Grueling and Glamorous Battle to Become the Next King of Chess
Himelfarb, Jordan
Hardcover
Science of Cycling: Transform Your Ride, Gain Strength, Revolutionize Your Training
Bailey, David
Paperback
Horse Country: Inside the World of Equestrian Style and Sport, from British Dressage to Western Riding
O'Shea-Evans, Kathryn
Hardcover
The Great Math War: How Three Brilliant Minds Fought for the Foundations of Mathematics
Bardi, Jason Socrates
Hardcover
Lambeau Ladies: The Boundary-Breaking Women Behind Lombardi's Packers
Kostelnik Biskupic, Laura
Biskupic, Katherine
Paperback
Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete
House, Steve
Johnston, Scott
Paperback