Martin J Hershock: 1 book
A New England Prison Diary
Slander, Religion, and Markets in Early America
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2012
In 1812, New Hampshire shopkeeper Timothy M. Joy abandoned his young family, fleeing the creditors who threatened to imprison him. Within days, he found himself in a Massachusetts jailhouse, charged with defamation of a prominent politician. During the months of his incarceration, Joy kept a remarkable...
