A History of the Trial of Castner Hanway and Others, for Treason, at Philadelphia in November, 1851 With an Introduction upon the History of the Slave Question

"A History of the Trial of Castner Hanway and Others, for Treason" by an unnamed member of the Philadelphia bar, is a captivating recount of the 1851 Christiana Treason Trials, a pivotal moment in the struggle against slavery in America. The book vividly portrays the legal battles that unfolded after a violent clash at Parker's house: Edward Gorsuch, a determined slave owner, sought to reclaim his human property, only to face fierce resistance from the local black community, who had been on edge following multiple kidnapping incidents. The story details the trials of Castner Hanway and others who stood accused of treason for their involvement in resisting the arrest of fugitive slaves, demonstrating the profound rifts in American society over slavery and the conflicting laws that governed the nation at the time. The death of Gorsuch during the confrontation ignited the trials, sparking a detailed examination of the role of law and justice in a nation divided.