Trial of Matt. F. Ward: For the Murder of Prof. W.H.G. Butler, Before the Hardin Criminal Court, April Term 1854 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781022054066)

A fascinating historical account of a notorious murder trial that captured the attention of 19th century America. Author Matthew Flournoy Ward provides a detailed retelling of the events leading up to the crime and the subsequent trial of Matt F. Ward. This book offers a unique window into the legal system of the time and the social tensions that underpinned life in the American South.

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