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Hill, John
1775
Seymour, Juliana-Susannah
Bardana, Hypochrondriasis, Sir
Crine, George
Uvedale, Christian
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The Story of Elizabeth Canning Considered
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"The Story of Elizabeth Canning Considered" by John Hill is a historical account written during the early 18th century. The book analyzes the notorious case of Elizabeth Canning, a young woman who claimed to have been abducted and held captive, which sparked considerable public and legal uproar. Through a detailed examination of the events surrounding Canning's story and the subsequent trial, it seeks to uncover the truth behind the conflicting testimonies and the motivations of those involved. In the narrative, Hill presents a defense for Canning's innocence while simultaneously scrutinizing the evidence against her, particularly a damning account by another witness, Virtue Hall. Hill meticulously dissects the inconsistencies in both Canning's account and the accusations leveled against the individual accused of her abduction. He argues that the cases built upon questionable testimonies and public sentiment rather than solid facts, highlighting the role of hysteria and bias in judicial proceedings. Ultimately, the text serves as both a plea for justice and a commentary on the societal pressures influencing perceptions of guilt and innocence during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Canning, Elizabeth, 1734-1773 -- Trials, litigation, etc.
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754. Clear state of the case of Elizabeth Canning
Trials (Perjury) -- England
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Law & Criminology
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