The Making of the Modern Law: Legal Treatises, 1800-1926 includes over 20,000 analytical, theoretical and practical works on American and British Law. It includes the writings of major legal theorists, including Sir Edward Coke, Sir William Blackstone, James Fitzjames Stephen, Frederic William Maitland, John Marshall, Joseph Story, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. and Roscoe Pound, among others. Legal Treatises includes casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and other works of the most influential writers of their time. It is of great value to researchers of domestic and international law, government and politics, legal history, business and economics, criminology and much more.++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++Harvard Law School LibraryCTRG96-B3422New York: McKinlay Stone & Mackenzie, c1908]. 348 p.: facsims.; 20 cm

This book is a series of candid and humorous memoirs by Artemas Quibble, a former criminal defense lawyer in New York City's criminal courts. Quibble recounts his youthful adventures, from his days as a boarding school student through his time as a law apprentice and, eventually, his rise as a criminal defense attorney. Quibble describes the tricks, strategies, and clever tactics he used to defend and win cases for his clients, providing insights into the criminal justice landscape of New York City during the Gilded Age. With his entertaining anecdotes and subtle humor, Quibble brings to life the colorful characters he encountered, from shady clients with gambling debts to unscrupulous judges and police officers. At its heart, this book is a testament to the power of perseverance, resilience, and finding success on one's own terms.

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Enter the fascinating world of "Courts and Criminals" by Arthur Train, where the American court system serves as the backdrop for suspenseful conflicts for justice. Investigate the complex webs that make up criminal cases, where nothing is what it appears and every turn makes you wonder about the truth. Train guides readers through the intricate world of law and crime with a sharp eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of the human psychology. This work is full with suspense, moral quandaries, and thought-provoking ideas, from the sacred halls of the courthouse to the shadows where criminals hide. As Train deftly reveals the details of each case, keeping readers guessing until the very end, be ready to be intrigued by the unexpected character of justice. A tribute to Arthur Train's masterful narrative, "Courts and Criminals" carries readers into a setting where the fight for justice and the truth has no boundaries.

America’s wisest and kindliest lawyer tackles a series of impossible cases—and wins Ephraim Tutt, Esq., never met a hard luck story he didn’t like. The rare lawyer happy to forego his fee, Tutt specializes in defending the downtrodden against the powerful and the corrupt. In Manhattan and his hometown of Pottsville, New York, he argues cases involving murder, forgery, and theft, always finding some arcane legal point to save the day—much to the chagrin of the prosecution. In this delightful collection, Tutt brings his sharp mind and genial wit to bear on the cases of the “Mock Hen and Mock Turtle,” the “Hepplewhite Tramp,” the “Lallapaloosa Limited,” and many others. Based on author Arthur Train’s experiences working in the offices of the New York District Attorney, Tutt and Mr. Tutt is a must-read for fans of legal mysteries. This ebook features a new introduction by Otto Penzler and has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.