Speeches of Lord Erskine While at the Bar V1

Speeches of Lord Erskine While at the Bar V1 is a book that contains a collection of speeches given by Lord Erskine during his time as a barrister. Lord Erskine was a prominent British lawyer in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and his speeches were known for their eloquence and passion. The book is edited by James L. High and is the first volume in a series of collections of Lord Erskine's speeches. The speeches cover a range of topics, including criminal law, civil law, and constitutional law, and provide insight into the legal system and social issues of the time. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in legal history, British history, or the art of persuasive speaking.1876. From the Preface: The present is the most complete collection of Lord Erskine�������s speeches that has ever appeared, since it contains many which have never before been published collectively, and, it is believed, all of his legal arguments of every nature which were ever reported. Each speech is prefaced with a concise statement of the facts in the case, to enable the reader to better understand the argument which follows. In some instances extracts from the pleadings or testimony have been given where this course seemed preferable, but in all cases brevity and conciseness have been kept constantly in view...The extent and variety of the topics covered by these speeches, the vast research and fertility of genius which they display, not less than their lofty eloquence and an ardent love of liberty manifest throughout them all, fix their place as legal classics, to which the lawyer will forever turn with increasing delight.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.