The Printer's Trial: The Case of John Peter Zenger and the Fight for a Free Press
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Original documents and primary sources tell of the trial that helped establish freedom of the press in the United States. The foundation was laid on an August day in 1735 in colonial New York. In a hot, crowded courtroom, a jury found printer John Peter Zenger innocent of the charge of seditious libel against the British royal governor. Combining narrative with voices from primary sources, the boo... More
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Publisher | Calkins Creek Books |
Binding | Hardcover (3 editions) |
Reading Level | Ages 9-12 |
# of Pages | 102 |
ISBN-10 | 1590784324 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1590784327 |
Publication Date | 10/01/2006 |
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