Publisher's Synopsis
Memoir Of Benjamin Robbins Curtis (1878) is a biographical work that chronicles the life of Benjamin Robbins Curtis, a prominent lawyer and judge in the United States during the mid-19th century. The book was written by Chandler Robbins, a close friend and colleague of Curtis.The memoir begins with a detailed account of Curtis's early life, including his upbringing in Massachusetts and his education at Harvard Law School. From there, the book follows Curtis's career as a lawyer, focusing on his most notable cases and legal achievements. These include his successful defense of the Amistad slaves in 1841 and his role as lead counsel in the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford case in 1857.The book also delves into Curtis's personal life, including his marriage to Anna Shaw and his friendships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.Throughout the memoir, Robbins paints a vivid picture of Curtis as a brilliant legal mind and a dedicated public servant. He also provides insight into the political and social climate of the era, including the contentious debate over slavery and the growing tensions between the North and South.Overall, Memoir Of Benjamin Robbins Curtis (1878) is a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of the most influential legal minds in American history.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.
