Oliver Wendell Holmes

By Walter Jerrold

Book Overview

Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biography written by Walter Jerrold that details the life and accomplishments of the American jurist and Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. The book begins with a brief overview of Holmes' early life, including his upbringing in a prominent Boston family, his education at Harvard, and his service in the Civil War. From there, the book delves into Holmes' legal career, including his work as a lawyer, judge, and eventually as a member of the Supreme Court. Jerrold provides insight into Holmes' legal philosophy, his influential opinions, and his impact on American jurisprudence. The book also explores Holmes' personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, his love of literature and art, and his struggles with illness and loss. Overall, Oliver Wendell Holmes is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most influential legal minds.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: 1163709697
• ISBN13: 9781163709696
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"