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The Life Of David Dudley Field

The Life Of David Dudley Field

Field, Henry M.

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Biographies General19th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163792330
ISBN13: 9781163792339
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life Of David Dudley Field is a biographical book written by Henry M. Field. The book tells the story of David Dudley Field, a prominent American lawyer and reformer who lived from 1805 to 1894. Field is best known for his work in legal reform, including his advocacy for the codification of the law and his efforts to abolish the death penalty.The book chronicles Field's life from his childhood in western Massachusetts to his career as a lawyer in New York City. It explores his early years as a struggling lawyer and his rise to prominence as a leading advocate for legal reform. The book also delves into Field's personal life, including his marriage to his wife, Mary, and his relationships with his siblings, including his famous brothers, Cyrus and Stephen.Throughout the book, Field's contributions to the legal profession and to society as a whole are highlighted. His advocacy for women's rights, his work on behalf of the mentally ill, and his efforts to improve the criminal justice system are all explored in detail. The book also sheds light on Field's personal beliefs and values, including his strong faith and his commitment to social justice.Overall, The Life Of David Dudley Field is a comprehensive and insightful biography of a remarkable man who played a significant role in shaping American law and society.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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