02245cam a22003373u 4500 52264 UtSlPG 20260610134214.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12017217 UtSlPG en iso639-1 KD Knott, George H., -1924 Trial of William Palmer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-09 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Trial of William Palmer" by George H. Knott is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the infamous trial of William Palmer, a surgeon accused of poisoning John Parsons Cook in 1855. The book delves into the legal proceedings, the key players involved, and the complex medical and circumstantial evidence presented during the trial. The opening of this account sets the stage for a riveting legal drama that unfolded over twelve days in 1856 at the Central Criminal Court in London. It begins with an introduction to the trial's background, highlighting Palmer's tumultuous personal and financial life leading up to the murder of Cook. The text reveals details about Palmer's relationships, his racing activities, and his struggles with moneylenders that provide a sinister context for the murder. As the narrative introduces key witnesses and the nature of the evidence against Palmer, it promises a thorough exploration of the courtroom dynamics and the moral ambiguities surrounding the case. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Trials (Murder) -- England -- London Cook, John Parsons, -1855 Palmer, William, 1824-1856 -- Trials, litigation, etc. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52264 93098 93098