THE STORY AND EVIDENCE OF THE PROSECUTION OF THOMAS HALL & MARGARET GRAHAM HOUSTON Charged with Attempting to Murder Mrs Catharine Hall, Held at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Timaru, New Zealand

Hardback with pamphlet bound-in. An account of the trial of Thomas Hall and Margaret Graham Houston, charged with attempting to murder Mrs. Catharine Hall. Held at the Resident Magistrate’s Court in Timaru, New Zealand, the case unfolds through detailed prosecution evidence and witness testimonies. The book captures the dramatic proceedings surrounding the alleged poisoning attempt, offering a glimpse into 19th-century colonial justice. 64pp. Extremely fragile original printed paper wrappers bound-in later binding. With previous owner's name insc. to tp. and b/plate to fep. Contents Poor in F. binding with gilt title and protective film. Scarce.