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Gideon's Trumpet by Gideon, Clarence Earl;Wainwright, Louie L;Lewis, Anthony is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Gideon's Trumpet about?

Clarence Earl Gideon, a semi-literate drifter, is arrested for breaking into a pool room and for petty theft. When he asks the court to appoint a lawyer for his defense because he cannot afford one, his request is denied. Acting as his own lawyer, Gideon is convicted and sent to jail. While in prison, he begins a hand-written campaign directed to the U.S. Supreme Court, contending that every defendant is entitled to legal representation. The Court agrees to hear Gideon's case, and, in a landmark decision, rules in his favor.

Who reads Gideon's Trumpet?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
Gideon, Clarence Earl;Wainwright, Louie L;Lewis, Anthony
Publisher
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group;Vintage Books
Published
2011
Language
EN
ISBN
9780679723127
Category
history
Subjects
Political Science, Law, Fiction
Rating
3.88 / 5 (36 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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