Francis Wharton: A Memoir

By Helen Elizabeth Moore

Book Overview

""Francis Wharton: A Memoir"" is a biographical work written by Helen Elizabeth Moore in 1891. The book details the life of Francis Wharton, a prominent lawyer, legal scholar, and author of the 19th century. The memoir provides an in-depth look at Wharton's upbringing and education, his early career as a lawyer, and his contributions to legal scholarship, including his most famous work, ""A Treatise on the Law of Homicide."" Moore also explores Wharton's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends, and his involvement in social and political causes of the time. The book is a fascinating portrait of a man who made significant contributions to the legal profession and American society, and provides valuable insight into the cultural and intellectual landscape of the late 19th century.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: 1164651366
• ISBN13: 9781164651369
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"