Trials of Intimacy

Richard Wightman Fox talked about his book Trials of Intimacy: Love and Loss in the Beecher-Tilton Scandal, published by the University of… read more

Richard Wightman Fox talked about his book Trials of Intimacy: Love and Loss in the Beecher-Tilton Scandal, published by the University of Chicago Press. The book examines the life of 19th century abolitionist minister Henry Ward Beecher and an adultery charge brought against him by his friend Theodore Tilton. The author talked about gender, power and religion in Victorian America and details of the charges and trial. He responded to questions from the audience. close

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Trials of Intimacy

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Program ID:
154898-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Hartford, Connecticut, United States
First Aired:
Feb 19, 2000 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Aug 14, 2000 | 3:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

  • Feb 19, 2000 | 8:02pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Feb 20, 2000 | 10:57pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 19, 2000 | 1:59pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Aug 14, 2000 | 3:47am EDT | C-SPAN 2
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