The Case Of Jonathan Fiske Bookseller

The Case Of Jonathan Fiske Bookseller: Tried And Honorably Acquitted At The Sessions In The Old Bailey (1781) is a book that tells the story of Jonathan Fiske a bookseller who was accused of selling seditious literature during a time of political unrest in England. The book describes Fiske's trial at the Old Bailey where he was accused of selling books that were critical of the government and could incite rebellion. Despite the seriousness of the charges Fiske maintained his innocence throughout the trial and was ultimately acquitted. The book provides a detailed account of the trial proceedings and the arguments put forth by both the prosecution and the defense. It also offers insights into the political climate of the time and the challenges faced by those who dared to speak out against the government. Overall The Case Of Jonathan Fiske Bookseller is a fascinating historical account of a pivotal moment in English history and a testament to the power of the legal system to uphold justice and defend individual rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.