The Book Of Modern Legal Anecdotes: The Bar, Bench, And Woolsack (1873)
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ISBN10: 1166163628
ISBN13: 9781166163624
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781166163624
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Book of Modern Legal Anecdotes: The Bar, Bench, and Woolsack is a collection of humorous and interesting stories from the world of law and the legal profession. Written by John Timbs and first published in 1873, the book covers a wide range of topics, from famous trials and legal battles to the quirks and foibles of judges, lawyers, and clients.The book is divided into chapters that focus on different aspects of the legal world, including the history of the bar and bench, famous trials and cases, legal humor and wit, and the lives and careers of notable legal figures. Each chapter is filled with anecdotes, stories, and humorous quips that provide insight into the world of law and the people who inhabit it.Throughout the book, Timbs provides a lively and engaging account of the legal profession, highlighting the personalities and quirks of the people involved. He also delves into the history and traditions of the legal system, exploring the roots of common legal practices and the evolution of the law over time.Overall, The Book of Modern Legal Anecdotes is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in the law, legal history, or the people who work in the legal profession. With its lively storytelling and engaging style, it offers a unique glimpse into a world that is often shrouded in mystery and tradition.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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