Memoirs And Letters Of James Kent, Late Chancellor Of The State Of New York

von William Kent

352 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Memoirs and Letters of James Kent, Late Chancellor of the State of New York is a book written by William Kent, the grandson of James Kent. The book is a collection of personal memoirs and letters written by James Kent, who was a prominent American jurist and legal scholar in the early 19th century. Kent served as Chancellor of the State of New York from 1814 to 1823, and was known for his contributions to the development of American jurisprudence.The book provides a detailed account of Kent's life and career, including his upbringing, education, and early legal practice. It also includes his correspondence with other influential figures of the time, such as John Marshall and Thomas Jefferson. The memoirs and letters offer insights into Kent's legal philosophy, his views on politics and society, and his personal relationships.Overall, Memoirs and Letters of James Kent, Late Chancellor of the State of New York is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American law and legal scholarship, as well as the political and social context of the early 19th century.Author Of Commentaries On American Law, Etc. By His Great-Grandson, William Kent, Of The New York Bar.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein
• ISBN: 9781425499693
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 15.05.2006
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC