Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the Damned

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Book Synopsis: Drawing on untapped archives and full of fresh revelations, here is the definitive biography of America’s legendary defense attorney and progressive hero.

Clarence Darrow is the lawyer every law school student dreams of being: on the side of right, loved by many women, played by Spencer Tracy in Inherit the Wind. His days-long closing arguments delivered without notes won miraculous reprieves for men doomed to hang.

Darrow left a promising career as a railroad lawyer during the tumultuous Gilded Age in order to champion poor workers, blacks, and social and political outcasts against big business, Jim Crow, and corrupt officials. He became famous defending union leader Eugene Debs in the landmark Pullman Strike case and went from one headline case to the next—until he was nearly crushed by an indictment for bribing a jury. He redeemed himself in Dayton, Tennessee, defending schoolteacher John Scopes in the “Monkey Trial,” cementing his place in history.

Now, John A. Farrell draws on previously unpublished correspondence and memoirs to offer a candid account of Darrow’s divorce, affairs, and disastrous finances; new details of his feud with his law partner, the famous poet Edgar Lee Masters; a shocking disclosure about one of his most controversial cases; and explosive revelations of shady tactics he used in his own trial for bribery.

Clarence Darrow is a sweeping, surprising portrait of a legendary legal mind.

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Unlock the secrets of America's most revered defense attorney and progressive hero with Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the Damned. This captivating biography delves into the untapped archives of Clarence Darrow, unveiling a trove of revelations that will leave you spellbound. From his daring days as a railroad lawyer during the Gilded Age to his historic defense of the oppressed against big business and Jim Crow, Darrow's journey is nothing short of extraordinary.

Prepare to be awed by Darrow's unparalleled courtroom skills as John A. Farrell takes you on a riveting journey of his days-long closing arguments delivered without notes, which successfully saved countless lives from the gallows. Immerse yourself in the heart-pounding drama as Darrow fearlessly battles corrupt officials and staunchly defends the rights of poor workers, blacks, and social and political outcasts.

But this awe-inspiring biography doesn't shy away from Darrow's personal struggles. Farrell pulls back the curtain to reveal the intricate details of Darrow's messy divorce, scandalous affairs, and disastrous financial decisions. Discover the shocking truth about Darrow's feud with his renowned law partner, the acclaimed poet Edgar Lee Masters, and plunge into the depths of controversy as Farrell exposes the dark tactics Darrow employed in his own trial for bribery.

Don't miss your chance to immerse yourself in Clarence Darrow's extraordinary life. With previously unpublished correspondence and memoirs, Farrell presents a candid and unfiltered account of a legendary legal mind. Be inspired, captivated, and enlightened by the sweeping portrait of Clarence Darrow, a true icon who fought for justice against all odds.

Experience the gripping story of Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the Damned today!

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