Great Harry Thaw Case; Or A Woman's Sacrifice

<p>The Great Harry Thaw Case or A Woman's Sacrifice recounts one of the most sensational true crime stories in American history. Benjamin H. Atwell meticulously details the murder trial of Harry Thaw a wealthy man who shot and killed renowned architect Stanford White. <p/>At the heart of the case lies Evelyn Nesbit a beautiful young woman whose life became entangled with both men. The ensuing trial captivated the nation fueled by lurid details of wealth obsession and betrayal. <p/>Atwell's account provides a gripping look at the legal proceedings including the controversial insanity defense employed by Thaw's legal team. This historical record offers a fascinating glimpse into the societal norms and legal practices of the era exploring themes of morality justice and the power of public perception. Readers interested in true crime criminal law and biographies of criminals will find this a compelling and insightful study of a landmark case.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>