Life Of Lord Jeffrey V1: With A Selection From His Correspondence (1852)

By Lord Cockburn

Book Overview

The book titled ""Life Of Lord Jeffrey V1: With A Selection From His Correspondence (1852)"" is a biographical work written by Lord Cockburn, which details the life and career of Lord Jeffrey, a prominent figure in the legal and literary circles of 19th century Scotland. The first volume of the book covers Jeffrey's early life, education, and entry into the legal profession, as well as his rise to prominence as a literary critic and editor of the Edinburgh Review. The book also includes a selection of Jeffrey's correspondence, providing insights into his personal and professional relationships with other leading figures of the time, including Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth. The correspondence sheds light on Jeffrey's views on various political and social issues of the day, including the abolition of slavery and the reform of the Scottish legal system. Overall, the book offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and achievements of Lord Jeffrey, as well as providing a valuable insight into the intellectual and cultural milieu of 19th century Scotland.In Two Volumes.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: 1164111248
• ISBN13: 9781164111245
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"