John Peter Zenger, his Press, his Trial and a Bibliography of Zenger Imprints (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019437117)

A fascinating historical account of the celebrated libel trial of John Peter Zenger, a New York journalist whose publications critical of the colonial governor led to his arrest and subsequent legal defense. Rutherfurd provides valuable insights into the political, cultural, and legal climate of colonial America, and sheds light on the origins of press freedom in the United States.

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