An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting, at the Presidential Election in Nov., 1872, and on the Trial of Beverly W. Jones, Edwin T. Marsh, and William B. Hall, the Inspectors of Election by Whom Her Vote was Received.

"An Account of the Proceedings on the Trial of Susan B. Anthony, on the Charge of Illegal Voting", crafted anonymously, is a chronicle of Susan B. Anthony's trial after she dared to vote in the 1872 presidential election, showcasing a pivotal moment in the fight for women's suffrage. The story thrusts readers into the courtroom where Anthony fights accusations of illegal voting, fueled by her conviction that, as a citizen, she had every right to cast her ballot, in a setting steeped in the political norms of the late 19th century. As Anthony and her lawyers contest the legal system, they put pressure on the very definition of citizenship, challenging discriminatory laws blocking women from voting. The trial highlights the tensions of a nation grappling with the question of women's rights, and reveals the courage of a woman who risked everything to defy unjust laws.