The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman is a record from the trial of two slaves who murdered their master at Charlestown, Massachsetts, in 1755. The outcome of the trial was the death sentence for both; the man was hanged and gibbeted, and the woman was burned to death. The record also includes few other cases of punishments by burning in Massachusetts.

In "The Trial and Execution, for Petit Treason, of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman," Abner Cheney Goodell delves into the harrowing legal and moral implications of a case that unfolded in 18th-century New England. Through meticulous historical research and a gripping narrative style, Goodell examines the trial proceedings against Mark and Phillis, two enslaved individuals charged with petit treason'Äîa profound legal designation that highlights the complexities of slavery and...

In 'The Trial and Execution of Mark and Phillis, Slaves of Capt. John Codman', Abner Cheney Goodell meticulously documents the legal case of two enslaved individuals accused of poisoning their master in colonial Massachusetts. Goodell's book is a detailed account of the trial proceedings, revealing the complexities of slave ownership and justice in the early 18th century. The narrative is presented in a straightforward and impartial manner, providing valuable insights into the legal framew...