Case of George William Gordon of Jamaica

George William Gordon was a successful 19th century Jamaican businessman, Christian and family man. This work examines the events that led to his execution by hanging after the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865. The flimsy charges brought against him by the colonial government for suspicion of having planned the rebellion are detailed. As the case unfolds readers will understand why he is now revered as The Right Excellent George William Gordon, National Hero of Jamaica.