Author : Jane Cholmeley Leigh Perrot
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 17 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, At Taunton Assizes, On Saturday The 29Th Day of March, 1800; Charged With Stealing A Card of Lace, In The Shop of Elizabeth Gregory, Haberdasher & Milliner, of The City of Bath by : Jane Cholmeley Leigh Perrot
Download or read book Trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, At Taunton Assizes, On Saturday The 29Th Day of March, 1800; Charged With Stealing A Card of Lace, In The Shop of Elizabeth Gregory, Haberdasher & Milliner, of The City of Bath written by Jane Cholmeley Leigh Perrot and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-12 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, at Taunton Assizes, on Saturday the 29th Day of March, 1800; Charged with Stealing a Card of Lace, in the Shop of Elizabeth Gregory, Haberdasher & Milliner, of the City of Bath" by Jane Cholmeley Leigh Perrot is a historical document detailing the trial of Jane Leigh Perrot, who was accused of theft in the early 19th century. This case is notable for its connection to the famous Jane Austen, as Jane Leigh Perrot was Austen's aunt. The trial revolves around the accusation that Perrot stole a card of lace from a shop owned by Elizabeth Gregory in Bath. The document provides a detailed account of the legal proceedings, evidence presented, and the defense and prosecution arguments. The trial is significant not only for its historical context but also for its personal connection to Jane Austen's family. It sheds light on the legal practices of the time, societal attitudes towards theft, and the challenges faced by individuals accused of crimes in early 19th-century England. This document is a valuable resource for those interested in legal history, social history, and the Austen family.