The Defense Never Rests [Paperback] F. Lee Bailey

Description

1971 Fourth printing. Paperback cover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks and stains, and bending. Spine has significant reading creases and wear and a slight lean. Pages have some marks but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn copy of F. Lee Bailey’s “The Defense Never Rests” offers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most celebrated and controversial legal minds of the 20th century. Published in 1971, at the height of Bailey’s fame following his successful defense of the accused “Boston Strangler” Albert DeSalvo, this memoir provides a fascinating insider’s account of Bailey’s high-profile cases and his unorthodox courtroom strategies.

Despite its battered appearance, this fourth printing holds immense value for collectors and legal scholars alike. Bailey’s candid and often provocative insights shed light on the legal battles that captivated the nation, from the Sam Sheppard retrial to the court-martial of the Green Berets. His unapologetic critiques of the judicial system and his calls for reform make this a significant work in the history of American jurisprudence. For readers interested in the art of legal advocacy and the cultural shifts of the 1960s and 70s, this well-traveled copy offers a unique and engaging perspective.