Three Accounts of Peterloo

Published in the early 20th century, 'Three Accounts of Peterloo' by Francis Archibald Bruton compiles eyewitness accounts of the Peterloo Massacre, which occurred on August 16, 1819. The book features perspectives from Bishop Stanley, Lord Hylton, and John Benjamin Smith, along with Stanley's evidence presented at the trial. This collection provides valuable insights into the violent suppression of a peaceful reform rally in Manchester, resulting in 18 deaths and over 700 injuries, making it a significant historical document on civil rights and social reform in England.