Law and Liberty in Early New England : Criminal Justice and Due Process, 1620-1692

The first comprehensive history of criminal law in early New England 1. Laws For Living Saints -- 2. Crime And Scripture -- 3. The Reach Of The Law -- 4. Enforcing The Laws -- 5. The Judicial System -- 6. Legal Due Process -- 7. Unequal Protection Of The Law -- 8. The Devil And The Law -- 9. Patterns Of Criminality -- 10. Deterrence And Retribution -- 11. The New England Way -- App. A. Crimes Punishable By Death -- App. B. Judicial Organization -- App. C. Typical Crimes And Penalties -- App. D. Witchcraft Cases. Edgar J. Mcmanus. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 219-271) And Index.