""John Marshall: Father of the Supreme Court"" by Clifford Smyth is a biography of one of the most influential figures in American legal history. John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, serving from 1801 until his death in 1835. This book explores Marshall's life, career, and legacy, from his early years as a soldier in the Revolutionary War to his time as a lawyer and politician in Virginia, and ultimately to...