The Mignonette Tragedy: A True Story of Survival, Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History...

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Joseph Straub

The Mignonette Tragedy

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ISBN: 9798232269135

A True Story of Survival, Cannibalism, and a Murder Trial That Changed Legal History

Joseph Straub

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J.S Publishing
27 November 2025

True crime; General & world history; Legal history

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The Mignonette Tragedy tells the unforgettable true story of a shipwreck that pushed four sailors beyond the limits of human endurance-and led to one of the most influential murder trials in legal history.

In 1884, the yacht Mignonette sank in the remote Atlantic, leaving its captain and crew adrift in a tiny lifeboat with no food, no water, and no hope of rescue. As starvation and delirium set in, the men faced an unthinkable choice. What followed-the killing and cannibalism of seventeen-year-old Richard Parker-shocked Victorian England and set the stage for Regina v. Dudley and Stephens, the landmark case that would determine whether necessity can ever justify the taking of an innocent life.

Rich in historical detail and moral complexity, The Mignonette Tragedy explores the harrowing days at sea, the divided emotions of the survivors, and the courtroom drama that reshaped modern criminal law. It is a story of survival, sacrifice, guilt, and the fragile boundary between civilization and desperation.

Perfect for readers of true crime, maritime history, and gripping nonfiction, this book forces us to confront the moral question that still haunts us today.

Don't miss this powerful and haunting account-get your copy now!

By: Joseph Straub
Imprint: J.S Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 127g
ISBN: 9798232269135
Pages: 88
Publication Date: 27 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active