Viewing James A. L. Whittier, editor, "Speeches of John Philpot Curran While at the Bar" (1877).James A. L. Whittier, editor, "Speeches of John Philpot Curran While at the Bar" (1877).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was a famous Irish barrister, judge, politician and orator. His summations were legendary. In 1877 James A. L. Whittier collected and published a collection of Curran's speeches delivered during various types of cases. Before each he describes its background and sets the stage for Curran. He also wrote a biographical sketch that appears at the beginning of the book. |