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Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills

Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills

Harris, Virgil M.

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Historical FiguresAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162612746
ISBN13: 9781162612744
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 488
Weight: 2.40
Height: 0.98 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills is a book written by Virgil M. Harris that explores the last wills and testaments of notable figures throughout history. The book delves into the fascinating final wishes of individuals such as Julius Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, and Benjamin Franklin, as well as lesser-known figures like a 16th-century French noblewoman who left her entire fortune to her pet cat. The author provides historical context and analysis for each will, shedding light on the cultural and societal norms of the time period in which they were written. Harris also examines the legal implications and controversies surrounding some of the wills, including disputes over inheritance and the validity of the document.Overall, Ancient, Curious and Famous Wills offers a unique and intriguing perspective on the lives and legacies of some of history's most influential figures.1911. This subject is very comprehensive, and the material required was obtained, in most instances, from the original records of Probate and Court Registers in various parts of the world, by exhaustive research in libraries at home and abroad, and by reference to magazine and newspaper files. It was Mr. Harris' effort to select from this collection the wills which appeared most interesting and entertaining. Contents: Importance of wills; Ancient wills; Wills in fiction and poetry; Curious wills relating to husbands, wives and children, animals, charity, burial and miscellaneous; Testamentary and kindred miscellany; Wills of many famous foreigners and Americans.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.

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