Publisher's Synopsis
Clarence Darrow's Plea in Defense of Loeb and Leopold is a book written by E. Haldeman-Julius. The book is a transcript of the famous speech given by Clarence Darrow in defense of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two wealthy and intelligent young men who were convicted of murdering a young boy in 1924. Darrow's plea is considered one of the most famous speeches in American legal history, and this book provides a complete and unedited version of that speech. In it, Darrow argues that Leopold and Loeb were not inherently evil, but rather products of their environment and upbringing. He also argues that the death penalty should not be used as a punishment, even for such a heinous crime.The book also includes an introduction by Haldeman-Julius, who provides context and background information on the case, as well as Darrow's life and career. The book is a fascinating look at one of the most famous trials in American history, and the legal arguments that were used to defend two young men who committed a terrible crime.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.
