Ancient, Curious, and Famous Wills by Virgil M. Harris
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"Ancient, Curious, and Famous Wills" by Virgil M. Harris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work collects and explores a variety of wills from different eras and cultures, providing insight into the lives and characters of those who created them. It aims to show the peculiarities, traditions, and sometimes whimsical nature surrounding the practice of making wills throughout history. The beginning of the book introduces the author’s
background as a lawyer and lecturer on the Law of Wills, noting the surprising lack of serious collections of notable wills in America. In his preface, Harris expresses his intention to gather interesting and entertaining examples of wills from around the world, emphasizing their reflection of human nature and societal customs. He also discusses the importance of properly preparing a will, highlighting the common pitfalls and complexities that often accompany this significant legal document. Overall, this introduction sets the stage for a fascinating exploration of the subject of wills and their historical significance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harris, Virgil M. (Virgil McClure), 1862-1924? |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 11011263 |
| Title | Ancient, Curious, and Famous Wills |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, ellinora, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | K: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence |
| Subject | Wills |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 56942 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1320 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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