Publisher's Synopsis
Clarence Darrow's Plea in Defense of Loeb and Leopold is a book written by E. Haldeman-Julius that contains the full transcript of the famous speech given by Clarence Darrow in 1924 in defense of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy young men who had been accused of murdering a 14-year-old boy in Chicago. The book includes Darrow's powerful and eloquent arguments against the death penalty, as well as his plea for mercy and understanding for the two young men. The speech is considered a landmark in the history of American criminal justice and is still studied and debated today. The book also includes an introduction by Haldeman-Julius that provides historical context and analysis of Darrow's arguments. Overall, Clarence Darrow's Plea in Defense of Loeb and Leopold is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the intersection of law, justice, and morality.Account Of Clarence Darrow's Eloquent Defense Of The Two Chicago Youths, Richard Loeb And Nathan Leopold Jr., Who Were Tried For Murder In The 1920s And Sentenced To Life In One Of The Most Famous Murder Trials Of The Century. As Shown Here, Darrow's Goal Was To Prevent The Young Men From Receiving The Death Penalty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
