criminal trials & exploits in gilded age New York criminal trials and exploits in gilded age New York Underwood, Richard H. 1948- creator Davis, Gregory J. prologuista nyu Lexington, Kentucky Shadelandhouse Modern Press, LLC 2017 eng xxii, 273 pages, 25 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, color maps, black and white photographs, black and white portraits ; 24 cm. A fascinating history of crime and punishment, Gaslight Lawyers paints a serious but entertaining portrait of colorful characters, courtroom drama, and the emerging importance of forensic science and medical-legal jurisprudence in Gilded Age New York City. From the 1870s to the early 1900s, post-Civil War New York City was becoming a wonder city of commerce and invention, art and architecture, and emerging global Foreword -- Preface -- The search for William F. Howe: Tall tale retold -- The search for William F. Howe continues: Stunning victories that were not -- The Case of "Frenchy" - part 1 -- The Case of "Frenchy" - part 2 -- There was something about Maria -- There was something more about Maria -- Mr. Howe's last case: The best show in town -- Emanuel Friend: "The best lawyer in the city" -- The guilty girl who beat the case -- The "Reformer" -- An afterthought. Richard H. Underwood ; with foreword by Gregory J. Davis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-255) and index. Howe, William F 1828-1902 Hummel, Abraham H 1849-1926 Abogados Biografías Nueva York (Estado) Prueba (Derecho) KF 355 U59g 2017 9781945049019 (hardcover) 1945049014 110320 20230411090638.0 spa