The Great Forgeries of William Roupell is a book that provides a detailed account of the trial at Guildford in the case of Roupell vs. Waite, which took place in 1862. The book is written by G. Blagrave Snell, who was an official reporter of the trial. The trial was a sensational one, as it involved the forgery of a will that had been made by a wealthy gentleman named William Roupell. The accused in the case was a man named Waite, who was alleged to have forged the will in order to gain access to Roupell's fortune. The book provides a thorough description of the trial proceedings, including the evidence presented by both sides, the arguments made by the lawyers, and the verdict reached by the jury. It also includes a detailed analysis of the forgeries themselves, as well as the methods used by the accused to carry out the crime. Overall, The Great Forgeries of William Roupell is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique insight into one of the most notorious forgery cases of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.