Memoir Of Nathan Clifford (1887)

By James Ware Bradbury

Book Overview

Memoir of Nathan Clifford is a biographical account of the life of Nathan Clifford, a prominent American lawyer and jurist who served as a justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1858 to 1881. The book was written by James Ware Bradbury and originally published in 1887, shortly after Clifford's death.The memoir begins with a brief overview of Clifford's early life and education in Maine, where he was born in 1803. It then traces his career as a lawyer and politician, including his service as Maine's attorney general and his appointment as the United States Attorney for the District of Maine.The bulk of the book focuses on Clifford's tenure on the Supreme Court, where he was known for his expertise in maritime law and his support for civil rights. The memoir includes detailed accounts of many of Clifford's most notable cases, including his dissent in the infamous Dred Scott decision.In addition to his legal career, the memoir also delves into Clifford's personal life, including his marriage to Sarah Ayer, his close friendship with fellow Supreme Court Justice Benjamin Curtis, and his involvement in various social and political causes.Overall, Memoir of Nathan Clifford provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most influential legal minds of the 19th century, offering insights into both his professional accomplishments and his personal character.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: 1166271609
• ISBN13: 9781166271602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"