The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition—Legal

"The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12)" by Robert Green Ingersoll is a collection of legal speeches and persuasive arguments from the late 1800s, offering a window into the era's courtroom battles and societal concerns. Focused on themes of fairness, ethical conduct, and shortcomings within the legal structure, the book features high-profile cases where Ingersoll delivered impassioned addresses. Volume 10 begins with a powerful summation in the Munn trial, where Ingersoll defends Daniel W. Munn against accusations by challenging biases against the distilling business and discrediting the prosecution's witness, Jacob Rehm, as untrustworthy and motivated by self-interest. Ingersoll champions the importance of a person's moral standing and pushes the jury to make their decision based on solid facts instead of hype or sketchy testimony. His ultimate goal is to sway the jury towards a verdict of innocence by appealing to their sense of right and wrong.