The trial of John Peter Zenger, of New-York, printer who was charged with having printed and published a libel against the government, and acquitted : with a narrative of his case. To which is now added, being never printed before, the trial of Mr. William Owen, bookseller, near Temple-Bar, who was also charged with the publication of a libel against the government .
Title
The trial of John Peter Zenger, of New-York, printer who was charged with having printed and published a libel against the government, and acquitted : with a narrative of his case. To which is now added, being never printed before, the trial of Mr. William Owen, bookseller, near Temple-Bar, who was also charged with the publication of a libel against the government .
Subject
Trials
Libel
Freedom of the Press
Zenger, John Peter, -- 1697-1746
Libel
Freedom of the Press
Zenger, John Peter, -- 1697-1746
Description
This is a landmark case for freedom of the press.
Creator
John Peter Zenger, W Owen, New York (State). Supreme Court.
Publisher
J. Almon
Date
1765
Format
Book
Language
English
Files
Collection
Citation
John Peter Zenger, W Owen, New York (State). Supreme Court., “The trial of John Peter Zenger, of New-York, printer who was charged with having printed and published a libel against the government, and acquitted : with a narrative of his case. To which is now added, being never printed before, the trial of Mr. William Owen, bookseller, near Temple-Bar, who was also charged with the publication of a libel against the government .,” New York Law Institute Rare Books, accessed March 29, 2024, https://nyli.omeka.net/items/show/7.