Viewing Rare Book Room Category (63) found:Peter C. Scarlett, "Memoir of Lord Abinger" (1877).IN 1877 Peter Campbell Scarlett (1804-1881), an English diplomat, published a memoir of his father, "A Memoir of the Right Honourable James, First Lord Abinger, Chief Baron of Her Majesty's Court of Exchequer." Abinger (1769-1844) was called to the bar in 1791, where he achieved success. His son w... Henry Adams, "Essays in Anglo-American Legal History" (1876).Henry Adams (1838-1918) was a historian, journalist, novelist and memoirist. He was besides a professor of medieval history at Harvard University from 1870 to 1877, when he and his wife moved from Boston to Washington, D. C. In 1876, he edited and published "Essays in Anglo-American Legal History," ... James Barr Ames, "Lectures on Legal History" (1913).After graduating Harvard Law School in 1872, James Barr Ames (1846-1910) served on its faculty to death in 1910. For the last fifteen years he was its Dean. From the mid-1889s to the mid-1890s he delivered sixteen lectures on aspects of legal history at the Law School; over the decades he also publ... J. B. Atlay, "The Victorian Chancellors" Volume 1 (1906).Lords Lyndhurst, Brougham, Cottenham and Truro are the subjects of the first volume of James Beresford Atlay's biographies of Victorian Chancellors published in 1906. ... J. B. Atlay, "The Victorian Chancellors" Volume 2 (1908).Lords St. Leonards, Cranworth, Chelmsford, Campbell, Westbury, Cairns, Hatherley, Selborne, Halsbury and Herschell are the subjects of the second volume of James Beresford Atlay's biographies of Victorian Chancellors published in 1908. ... Serjeant William Ballantine, "Some Experiences of a Barrister's Life" (1882).Serjeant William Ballantine (1812-1887) describes many colorful barristers and judges he encountered during his decades at the bar. His memoir is noted for its many amusing anecdotes about his fellow barristers and the judges who presided over their cases. ... Serjeant William Ballantine, "The Old World and the New" (1884).Here Serjeant Ballantine (1812-1887) recounts his impressions of the United States, which he visited in 1882-1883, and relates many memorable, amusing anecdotes of his life at the English bar. The book is a "continuation" of his memoir "Some Experiences of a Barrister's Life" (1882). ... Sir Jonah Barrington, "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" Volume 1 (1827).Sir Jonah Barrington (1760-1834) was an Irish lawyer, politician and Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, from which office he was removed by act of Parliament in 1830. His "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" was published in a two volume set in 1827, and a third volume added in 1832. The fir... Sir Jonah Barrington, "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" Volume 2 (1827).Sir Jonah Barrington (1760-1834) was an Irish lawyer, politician and Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, from which office he was removed by act of Parliament in 1830. His "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" was published in a two volume set in 1827. They were very popular. A third volume was... Sir Jonah Barrington, "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" Volume 3 (1832).Sir Jonah Barrington (1760-1834) was an Irish lawyer, politician and Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, from which office he was removed by act of Parliament in 1830. The first two volumes of his "Personal Sketches of His Own Times" were published in 1827 and are posted elsewhere on this website... Joseph P. Bradley, "Miscellaneous Writings" (1901).Joseph Philo Bradley (1813-1892) was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1870 to late 1891, when he retired. His writings on a variety of subjects were collected and together with a biographical sketch by his son and reviews of his "judicial record" by William Draper Lewis ... Charles A. Kent, "Memoir of Henry Billings Brown" (1915).Henry Billings Brown (1836-1913) served on the United States Supreme Court from 1890 to 1906. At the time of his appointment to the Court he had been a federal district court judge for Michigan over fifteen years. After his death on September 4, 1913, Charles A. Kent, a close friend, compiled h... Charles Fairfield, "Some Account of George William Wilshere Baron Bramwell of Hever and his Opinions" (1898).George William Wilshere Baron Bramwell (1808-1892) was called to the bar in 1838 and to the bench in 1856 when he was appointed to the Court of Exchequer. For the next twenty years he earned a towering reputation. In 1876, that court was abolished, and he was then appointed a Lord Justice. He reti... "Memoirs of Former Members of the Conveyancing Club" (1907).Biographical sketches of the first 69 members of The Institute, a Club of Conveyancing Counsel, were published in 1907. To be eligible for election to the Club, located in London, a candidate had to be admitted to the bar and practiced as a conveyancing counsel. Many members published articles and... "Antiquities of the Inns of Court and Chancery" (1804).In 1804 W. Herbert, who most certainly was a lawyer, published descriptions of the four courts of England: Chancery, King's Bench, Common Pleas and Exchequer followed by accounts of the operations of the Inner Temple, Middle Temple, Inns of Chancery, Lincoln's Inn, Gray?s Inn and Serjeants' Inn. ... Joseph Arnould, "Memoir of Lord Denman" Volume 1 (1873).Thomas, First Lord of Denman (1779-1854) was a lawyer, politician and Lord Chief Justice of England, 1832-1850. In 1873 he was the subject of a two volume biography by Sir Joseph Arnould (1813-1886), who served as Judge of the High Court of Bombay, 1862-1869. The first volume is posted here. ... Joseph Arnould, "Memoir of Lord Denman" Volume 2 (1873).Thomas, First Lord of Denman (1779-1854) was a lawyer, politician and Lord Chief Justice of England, 1832-1850. In 1873 he was the subject of a two volume biography by Sir Joseph Arnould (1813-1886), who served as Judge of the High Court of Bombay, 1862-1869. The second volume is posted here. ... George Sewell Boutwell, "The Lawyer, The Statesman and The Soldier" (1887).In 1887 George Sewell Boutwell (1818-1905) published a study of four prominent men, each successful in a particular branch of public life: Rufus Choate (1799-1859), Daniel Webster (1782-1852), Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), and Ulysses Grant (1822-1885). It is posted here. ... Samuel G. Brown, "The Life of Rufus Choate" (1879).Rufus Choate (1799-1859) was a famous trial lawyer, orator and two term congressman from Massachusetts (1841-1845). He is the subject of several biographies posted on this website, including "The Life of Rufus Choate" by Samuel Gilman Brown (1813-1885), then President of Hamilton College. The first... Edwin Percy Whipple, "Some Recollections of Rufus Choate" (1879).Edwin Percy Whipple (1819-1886) was a public lecturer, essayist and literary critic in Boston. In 1879 he published a 90 page collection of colorful stories about Rufus Choate (1799-1859), the famous lawyer and orator. These anecdotes center on his law practice, exchanges with the judges he appeare... Edward G. Parker, "Reminiscences of Rufus Choate" (1860).In 1860, Edward Griffin Parker (1825-1868) published a collection of reminiscences of Rufus Choate, the famous Boston lawyer, orator and congressman. Unlike many such collections of this period, Parker's was not loaded with excerpts from letters. Instead it has many engaging anecdotes of the man... Joseph Neilson, "Memories of Rufus Choate" (1884).A quarter century after the death of Rufus Choate (1799-1859), the famous Boston lawyer, orator and congressman, Joseph Neilson published an analysis of his speeches and writings based on the recollections of over twenty friends, students in his law offices and brethren at the bar. The subtitle of ... Thomas Edward Crispe, "Reminiscences of a K.C." (1909).Thomas Edward Crispe (1833-1911) was a prominent London barrister during the reign of Queen Victoria. His autobiography, published in 1909, has many colorful anecdotes of the courtroom--Frank Lockwood, Lord Cockburn and other judges make memorable appearances -- and about other famous persons at th... "Arthur Cohen: A Memoir by his Daughter for his Descendants" (1919).Arthur Cohen (1829-1914) was an English barrister and politician. He was called to the bar in 1857 and to the House of Commons in 1880. In its January 1915 issue, the Law Quarterly Review noted his passing:
Alexander Stephens, "A Memoir of the Life of John Philpot Curran" (1817).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was an Irish barrister, judge, politician and orator known for his quick wit in the heat of trial. After his death on October 14, 1817, several memoirs and collections of his speeches were published. One by Alexander Stephens is only 31 pages long and is posted here.... William O'Regan, "Memoirs of the Legal, Literary and Political Life of John Philpot Curran" (1817).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was a famous Irish barrister, judge, politician and orator. Following his death on October 14, 1817, a barrister William O'Regan quickly collected and published recollections and colorful anecdotes about Curran. The collection is posted here. ... William Henry Curran, "Life of John Philpot Curran" Volume 1 (1819).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was a famous Irish barrister, judge, politician and orator. After his death his son, also a barrister, wrote a two volume biography of his father. The first volume is posted here. ... William Henry Curran, "Life of John Philpot Curran" Volume 2 (1819).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was a famous Irish barrister, judge politician and orator. After his death his son, also a barrister, wrote a two volume biography of his father. The second volume is posted here. ... 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 ... "The Life and Anecdotes of John Philpot Curran" (1880).John Philpot Curran (1750-1817) was a famous Irish barrister, judge, politician and orator. Colorful anecdotes, speeches defending Ireland and "humorous and witty bar jests" were collected and published in Dublin in 1880. ... Charles J. Darling, "Scintillae Juris" (1877).Witty essays on lawyers, judges and trials by Charles J. Darling (1849-1936), an English lawyer and Justice of the High Court.
Charles J. Darling, "On the Oxford Circuit and Other Verses" (1909).Charles John Darling (1849-1936) was an English barrister and Justice of the High Court. In 1909 he published this collection of poems on judges, lawyers and trials. ... Adolphus George Charles Liddell, "Notes from the life of an Ordinary Mortal" (1911).Adolphus George Charles Liddell (1846-1920) was a lawyer and fixture in English society in late 19th century. He was by profession a lawyer--but not a successful one. In court he was plagued by self-doubt. In 1911 he published a candid memoir, "Notes from the Life of An Ordinary Mortal, Being a Re... George Neilson, "Trial by Combat" (1890).Legal dueling as a means of resolving disputes lasted from medieval times to the seventeenth century when it ceased. George Neilson's history of judicial combat--public and private duels--was published in Glasgow in 1890. It is posted here. ... Roger North, "A Discourse on the Study of Law" (1824).Roger North (1653-1734) was an English lawyer, writer and biographer. His "Discourse on the Study of Law" published posthumously in 1824 is posted here. ... Roger North, "Autobiography of the Hon. Roger North" (1887).The "Autobiography" of Roger North (1653-1734), edited by Augustus Jessopp, was published posthumously in 1887. North (1653-1734) was an English lawyer, biographer and author of "A Discourse on the Study of Law," published in 1824. North's autobiography is posted here. ... Horace Twiss, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon" Volume 1 (1844).John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, (1751-1838) served as Lord High Chancellor of England from 1801 to 1806 and 1807-1827. In 1844 barrister Horace Twiss (1789-1849) published a three volume biography of him, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon with Selections from his Correspondence.... Horace Twiss, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon" Volume 2 (1844).John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, (1751-1838) served as Lord High Chancellor of England from 1801 to 1806 and 1807-1827. In 1844, barrister Horace Twiss (1789-1849) published a three volume biography of him, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon with Selections from his Correspondence... Horace Twiss, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon" Volume 3 (1844).John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, (1751-1838) served as Lord High Chancellor of England from 1801 to 1806 and 1807-1827. In 1844, barrister Horace Twiss (1789-1849) published a three volume biography of him, "The Public and Private Life of Lord Chancellor Eldon with Selections from his Correspondence... William Edward Surtess, "A Sketch of the Lives of Lords Stowell and Eldon" (1846).William Scott, 1st Baron Stowell (1745-1836) was an English Jurist who served as Judge of the High Court of Admiralty from 1798-1828. John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon, (1751-1838) served as Lord High Chancellor of England from 1801 to 1806 and 1807-1827.
E. S. Roscoe, "Lord Stowell, His life and the Development of English Prize Law" (1916).William Scott, First Baron Stowell (1745-1836) served on the High Court of Admiralty, 1798-1826, and the Prize Court for many years. The Prize Court functioned only during time of war. This short study of the influence of Justice Stowell on the development of prize law was published in 1916 by Houg... Serjeant Robinson, "Bench and Bar: Reminiscences of One of the Last of an Ancient Race" (1889).Serjeants-at-Law was a separate, elite order of barristers of the English and Irish bars that had a monopoly on cases before the Court of Common Pleas (where cases between individuals were tried without involvement of the Crown as a party). Serjeants was abolished in 1875. This explains the subt... Henry & Thomas Roscoe, "Westminster Hall or Professional Relics and Anecdotes of the Bar, Bench and Woolsack" Volume 1 (1825).This is, the Preface announces, "A work of amusement, the subject matter of which is 'Law and Lawyers.'" The authors are Henry Roscoe and Thomas Roscoe. The first of the three volume set is posted here. ... Henry & Thomas Roscoe, "Westminster Hall or Professional Relics and Anecdotes of the Bar, Bench and Woolsack" Volume 2 (1825).This is, the Preface announces, "A work of amusement, the subject matter of which is 'Law and Lawyers.'" The authors are Henry Roscoe and Thomas Roscoe. The second volume of the three volume set is posted here. ... Henry & Thomas Roscoe, "Westminster Hall or Professional Relics and Anecdotes of the Bar, Bench and Woolsack" Volume 3 (1825).This is, the Preface announces, "A work of amusement, the subject matter of which is 'Law and Lawyers.'" The authors are Henry Roscoe and Thomas Roscoe. The final volume of the three volume set is posted here. ... Henry Roscoe, "Eminent British Lawyers" (1830).Henry Roscoe (1800-1836) was called to the bar in 1826. Besides practicing law, he was a writer of treatises and a biographer. His "Eminent British Lawyers" was published in 1830 and is posted here. ... Samuel Freeman Miller, "Lectures on the Constitution of the United States" (1891).Samuel Freeman Miller (1816-1890) served on the United States Supreme Court from 1862 to death on October 13, 1890. In the year before his death, he delivered ten lectures on the constitution to students at the Law School of the National University in Washington, D. C. Published in 1891 they are p... Charles Noble Gregory, "Samuel Freeman Miller" (1915)Samuel Freeman Miller (1816-1890) served on the United States Supreme Court from 1862 to 1890. In 1907 the State Historical Society of Iowa published the first biography of Justice Miller, written by Charles Noble Gregory, and it is posted here.
Sir Frederick Pollock, "Genius of the Common Law" (1912).In 1911 Sir Frederick Pollock (1845-1937), a British barrister, legal historian and close friend of Justice Holmes, delivered a series of lectures on the common law at Columbia University in New York. They were published the following year, and can be found here. ... Frederic Hathaway Chase, "Lemuel Shaw: Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, 1830-1860" (1918).Lemuel Shaw (1781-1861) served as the Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court from 1830 to 1860. There he issued influential rulings on railroads, the police power, the fellow-servant rule, municipalities and commercial law, among others.
Benjamin P. Shambaugh, "History of the Constitutions of Iowa" (1902).In 1902, the Historical Department of Iowa published a study of the first three constitutional conventions of Iowa written by Benjamin P. Shambaugh, a political science professor at the University of Iowa. The first two constitutional conventions were held before Iowa became a state in 1857. The cha... William C. Townsend, "The Lives of Twelve Eminent Judges" Volume 1 (1846).In 1846 William Charles Townsend published the two volume "The Lives of Twelve Eminent Judges of the Last and of the Present Century." The first volume has biographical sketches of the following seven jurists: Sir Francis Buller (1746-1800); Lord Kenyon (1732-1802); Lord Alvanley (1744-1804); Lord ... William C. Townsend, "The Lives of Twelve Eminent Judges" Volume 2 (1846).In 1846 William Charles Townsend published the two volume "The Lives of Twelve Eminent Judges of the Last and of the Present Century." The second volume has biographical sketches of the following jurists: Lord Erskine, a long continuation from the first volume; Lord Redesdale (1748-1830); Sir Willi... Samuel Warren, "The Moral, Social and Professional Duties of Attorneys and Solicitors" (1855).In 1855 Samuel Warren (1807-1877), a Barrister-at-Law, published a set of four lectures on practicing law. In a Preface he writes: "One leading object of the author has been to show both attorneys and solicitors, and their clients, what are their reciprocal rights and duties: that both parties are... Thomas A. Nash, "The Life of Lord Chancellor Westbury" Volume 1 (1888).Richard Bethell, 1st Baron Westbury (1800-1873), was a British lawyer, Liberal politician, and Lord High Chancellor, 1861-1865. In 1888 he was the subject of Thomas Arthur Nash's two volume biography, "The Life of Lord Chancellor Westbury, formerly Lord High Chancellor." The first volume is posted... Thomas A. Nash, "The Life of Lord Chancellor Westbury" Volume 2 (1888).Richard Bethell, 1st Baron Westbury (1800-1873), was a British lawyer, Liberal politician, and Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, 1861-1865. In 1888 he was the subject of Thomas Arthur Nash's two volume biography, "The Life of Lord Chancellor Westbury, formerly Lord High Chancellor." The secon... Joseph A. Willard, "Half a Century with Judges and Lawyers" (1895).Joseph Augustus Willard had an eventful life before he became the assistant clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in Boston in 1846. Thereafter he rose in the ranks of the clerks, eventually becoming Clerk of the Superior Court. During the almost fifty years he worked in the clerk's office he heard a... Humphrey William Woolrych, "The Lives of Eminent Serjeants-at- Law" Volume 1 (1869).Humphrey William Woolrych (1795-1871) was an English barrister, who was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1847 and made a Serjeant-at-Law in 1855. He was also a prolific writer of law books including the two volume "Lives of Eminent Serjeants-at-Law" published in London in 1869. The first volume is posted... Humphrey William Woolrych, "The Lives of Eminent Serjeants-at- Law" Volume 2 (1869).Humphrey William Woolrych (1795-1871) was an English barrister, who was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1847 and made a Serjeant-at-Law in 1855. He was also a prolific writer of law books including the two volume "Lives of Eminent Serjeants-at-Law" published in London in 1869. The second volume is poste... Humphrey William Woolrych, "A Practical Treatise on the Law of Window Lights" (1833).Humphrey William Woolrych (1795-1871) was an English barrister, who was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1847 and made a Serjeant-at-Law in 1855. He was also a prolific writer of law books that included "A Practical Treatise on the Law of Window Lights" published in London in 1833. It is posted here. ... Humphrey William Woolrych, "A Practical Treatise on Misdemeanors" (1842).Humphrey William Woolrych (1795-1871) was an English barrister, who was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1847 and made a Serjeant-at-Law in 1855. He was also a prolific writer of law books that included "A Practical Treatise on Misdemeanors" published in 1842. It is posted here. ... Humphrey William Woolrych, "A Treatise of Legal Time With Its Computations and Reckonings" (1851).Humphrey William Woolrych (1795-1871) was an English barrister, who was admitted to Gray's Inn in 1847 and made a Serjeant-at-Law in 1855. He was also a prolific writer of law books that included "A Treatise of Legal Time With Its Computations and Reckonings" published in London in 1851. It is pos... "Some Legal Phases of Corporate Financing, Reorganization and Regulation" (1917).In 1917 seven lectures, delivered before the Bar Association of New York City the previous year, were published by the MacMillan Company under the title "Some Legal Phases of Corporate Financing, Reorganization and Regulation." The lectures were:
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