American Criminal Trials: Volumes I and II

Gripping, dramatic, and meticulously documented, American Criminal Trials by Peleg W. Chandler presents one of the earliest and most comprehensive collections of landmark criminal cases in U.S. history. Spanning two volumes, this classic nineteenth-century work chronicles the courtroom battles, legal arguments, and human passions that shaped American jurisprudence in its formative years.

From notorious murders and political conspiracies to questions of treason, morality, and justice, Chandler’s narrative illuminates how law, conscience, and public sentiment intertwined in a young republic still defining its moral boundaries. His vivid reconstructions bring to life the voices of judges, advocates, and defendants, turning each case into a reflection of the nation’s evolving character and ideals.

Both historical record and moral study, this work remains a cornerstone in the literature of American law, offering readers an unparalleled glimpse into the origins of the courtroom drama and the enduring pursuit of justice.

Complete two-volume edition of Peleg W. Chandler’s 19th-century legal classic

Chronicles pivotal early American criminal cases and their cultural impact

Blends courtroom narrative with legal and moral analysis

Essential for readers of legal history, American history, and true crime literature