HENSEL, W. U.. The Christiana Riot and The Treason Trials of 1851 An Historical Sketch. (1911 - SECOND REVISED EDITION)

AUTHOR: HENSEL, W. U. 

TITLE: The Christiana Riot and The Treason Trials of 1851 An Historical Sketch.

PUBLISHER: Lancaster, PA: The New Era Printing Company, 1911.

DESCRIPTION: SECOND REVISED EDITION. 1 vol., 9-3/8" x 6-7/16", illustrated, bound in the publisher's original tan cloth, original printed paper spine label, top edge gilt, others uncut as issued.

CONDITION: Small chip to paper spine label, internally clean and bright, no previous ownership markings, gift inscriptions, or bookplate, hinges fine, mild general handling, overall a VERY GOOD copy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: A number of Maryland citizens attempted to seize a fugitive slave there. There was a fierce skirmish in which the leader of the pursuing party, Edward Gorsuch, was killed.