Recollections Of The Court Room: Or Narratives, Scenes And Anecdotes From Courts Of Justice (1859)

By Peter Burke and Peter 1811-1881 Burke

Book Overview

Recollections of the Court Room: Or Narratives, Scenes and Anecdotes from Courts of Justice is a book written by Peter Burke and published in 1859. The book provides a fascinating insight into the legal system of the mid-19th century, as seen through the eyes of a practicing lawyer.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the court system. Burke recounts various trials, offering detailed descriptions of the courtroom, the judges, the lawyers, and the defendants. He also provides anecdotes and insights into the personalities of the people involved in the trials, as well as the social and cultural context in which they took place.Throughout the book, Burke's writing is engaging and informative. He provides a wealth of information about the legal system and the people who worked within it, while also offering a glimpse into the wider society of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the legal system, as well as for those who enjoy reading about the human drama of the courtroom.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437492274
• ISBN13: 9781437492279
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"