Animal Trials

Evans Edward Payson - 2013

Overview

This book presents an edited version of "Criminal Prosecution and Capital Punishment of Animals," focusing on the extraordinary range of trials conducted in Europe until the mid-19th century. It details instances where animals and even inanimate objects were subjected to legal proceedings, imprisonment, or capital punishment. The text omits extensive legal analysis to concentrate on the peculiar nature of these historical cases.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in unusual historical legal practices.
• Those fascinated by the intersection of law, animal behavior, and societal norms.
• Individuals seeking accounts of bizarre historical events.

Key features

• Hardback binding.
• Published by Hesperus Press.
• 140 pages.
• ISBN: 9781843913825.
• Published in 2013.