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Memoir Of Thomas Thomson, Advocate (1854)

Memoir Of Thomas Thomson, Advocate (1854)

Innes, Cosmo

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ISBN10: 1164894234
ISBN13: 9781164894230
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.55 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Memoir of Thomas Thomson, Advocate is a book written by Cosmo Innes in 1854. The book is a biography of Thomas Thomson, a Scottish lawyer and antiquary who lived from 1768 to 1852. Thomson was known for his contributions to Scottish law, including his work on the Scottish law of evidence and his editing of the Acts of the Scottish Parliament. The memoir covers Thomson's life from his birth in Dailly, Ayrshire, to his education at the University of Edinburgh, where he studied law. The book also discusses Thomson's career as a lawyer, including his appointment as a Sheriff-Substitute in 1806 and his election as a Member of Parliament for Edinburgh in 1812. In addition to his legal work, Thomson was also an avid antiquary and historian. He was a member of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and contributed to the publication of the society's Transactions. The memoir includes details about Thomson's contributions to Scottish history and his interest in preserving Scotland's cultural heritage. Overall, Memoir of Thomas Thomson, Advocate provides a comprehensive account of the life and work of one of Scotland's most important legal and historical figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Scottish law, history, and culture.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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