Lemuel Shaw: Chief Justice Of The Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts (1885)

By Leonard W. Levy and Andrew W Mellon All-Claremont Professor of Humanities and Chairman of the Graduate Faculty of Histor

Book Overview

Lemuel Shaw: Chief Justice Of The Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts (1885) is a biographical book written by Leonard W. Levy. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of Lemuel Shaw, who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts from 1830 to 1860. The book explores Shaw's early life, education, and legal career before his appointment to the Supreme Judicial Court. It also delves into his tenure as Chief Justice, highlighting his notable decisions and contributions to the development of American jurisprudence. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including Shaw's personal papers and letters, court records, and contemporary accounts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging portrait of the man and his times. Overall, Lemuel Shaw: Chief Justice Of The Supreme Judicial Court Of Massachusetts (1885) offers a rich and informative glimpse into the life and legacy of one of America's most important legal figures.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: 1164832603
• ISBN13: 9781164832607
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"