The Trial Of Richard Patch For The Willful Murder Of Isaac Blight (1806)

""The Trial of Richard Patch for the Willful Murder of Isaac Blight"" is a historical account of a murder trial that took place in 1806. The book is written by Joseph Gurney and provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the murder, the trial itself, and the verdict. The victim, Isaac Blight, was a wealthy merchant who was found dead in his home with multiple stab wounds. The accused, Richard Patch, was a former employee of Blight's who had been fired and held a grudge against him. The trial was closely followed by the public and was seen as a test of the British legal system. Gurney's account provides insight into the legal proceedings of the time and the attitudes of the public towards crime and punishment. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of crime and justice in England.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.