William Godwin's Diary

Events

Hone, three trials, Dec. 18, 19, 20 1817-12-18

William Hone (1780-1842) was tried for the publication of three seditious, profane and libelous parodies on three successive days from 18-20 December 1817. He was acquitted on all three charges.

See The Three Trials of William Hone (London, 1818).